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How to Swing a Golf Club (The EASY way)
PGA Pro Rick Shiels shows the easiest way to swing—simple steps for a smooth, repeatable golf swing.
Why Watch This?
If youʼre overwhelmed by too much technical instruction, this video cuts through the clutter. The instructor simplifies the golf swing into just two key movements: body rotation and weight transfer—comparing it to throwing a ball. He also breaks down grip and setup so you donʼt overthink your mechanics. This video is perfect for anyone who wants a simple, easy-to-follow swing model.
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Swing Basics: The Foundation of Your Golf Journey
Before we dive into the specifics of grip, stance, backswing, and downswing in later articles, letʼs start with a big-picture look at the golf swing. Think of this as your overview guide—a way to understand the core principles of how to swing a golf club before getting lost in the details.
The Golf Swing: What It Is, Why Itʼs Hard, and How It Relates to Other Sports
If youʼve ever watched someone swing a golf club and thought, "That looks easy," youʼre in for a surprise. The golf swing is a deceptively complex motion that requires timing, coordination, and body control—all while trying to make consistent contact with a tiny ball sitting still on the ground. Unlike many other sports where you react to a moving ball, golf requires you to generate power, accuracy, and control from a stationary position.
So, why is the golf swing so challenging?
Itʼs not a natural movement—most people donʼt swing objects like this in daily life.
It requires balance, rotation, and weight transfer—all in perfect sync.
There are a million things to think about—grip, stance, backswing, downswing, impact, follow-through... you get the idea.
But hereʼs the good news: the golf swing shares similarities with other sports. If youʼve ever thrown a baseball, swung a tennis racket, or even skipped a rock across a lake, you already understand some of the key movements. The rotation of your torso, weight shift, and follow-through are all natural athletic movements that exist in other sports. The trick is learning how to apply them to golf in a way thatʼs repeatable and consistent.
The Two Ways to Learn the Golf Swing
Now that we understand what the golf swing is, letʼs talk about how to learn it.
There are two main teaching styles that golfers respond to:
Directive-Based Learning - This method uses step-by-step mechanics, drills, and technical explanations. Itʼs perfect for golfers who like precise, structured instruction.
Analogy-Based Learning - This approach teaches using metaphors, imagery, and feel-based coaching. Itʼs ideal for golfers who learn best through instinct and visualization rather than technical breakdowns.
Both methods work, and neither is better than the other—itʼs all about finding the style that clicks for you.
Directive-Based: The Technical Breakdown of the Golf Swing
The golf swing is a series of coordinated movements that blend together in a fluid motion. Think of it as a checklist:
Grip & Setup - How you hold the club and position your body.
Takeaway & Backswing - The movement that sets up the downswing.
Impact & Follow-through - Delivering power and finishing strong.
Balance is Everything
Inconsistent shots? Start by fixing your balance. The best swings are built from the ground up, with a stable base and controlled movements.
Rotation is Key
A proper swing is not an up-and-down chop, but a circular motion around your body. Beginners often rely too much on their arms, leading to weak or inaccurate shots.
Let the Club Work for You
Many new golfers muscle the ball instead of allowing the club to naturally create power. Learn to use gravity, body rotation, and weight transfer to generate effortless speed.
Analogy-Based: Feeling the Swing Through Metaphors
If mechanics feel overwhelming, letʼs make it simple. Hereʼs how golf instructors explain the swing using real-world examples:
The Golf Swing is Like Throwing a Ball
Imagine throwing a baseball. You donʼt just use your arm—you rotate your body
and shift your weight. The golf swing is the same movement.
Think of a Helicopter Blade
Danny Maudeʼs Helicopter Drill helps you create a consistent swing path. Instead of overcomplicating things, he teaches you to move like a spinning helicopter blade—a simple yet effective way to get the right rhythm.
The "Catapult" Method
Want more effortless power? The Catapult Method by Danny Maude explains how to delay your release, just like when you sling a child forward in a game. This generates a whipping effect for longer, more powerful shots.
Final Thoughts: Find Your Swing Style & Start Practicing
Thereʼs no one-size-fits-all way to learn the golf swing. Some players prefer structured, technical instruction (Directive-Based), while others learn better through feeling the swing naturally (Analogy-Based). Most of the videos will employ a bit of both teaching styles but we may lean slight heavier to one than other.
Watch these videos, try the drills, and see which approach works for you. Try both. Do a little Mix and Match. Some concepts are easier to learn through Directive approach while others parts requires a softer Analogy touch. Thereʼs no right or wrong way to progression.
Remember to GG and Have Fun.
Next Up: Grip, Stance, and Posture—The Foundation of a Great Swing
Now that you understand the big picture, letʼs dive into the specifics of grip, stance, and posture—the essential building blocks of a solid swing.