STUCK? The 2 things that cause 80% of swing issues

I've got swing issues, you've got swing issues. Jay-Z wasn't rapping about 99 golf swing problems but he might as well have been. After years (sadly) of problems and fixes and more problems and more swearing I mean fixes, I finally figured out that the root cause of most problems is MUCH EARLIER in the swing, specifically in the setup and the backswing.

In this video I share four key parts of the setup and three key parts of the backswing that I have found to be the place to fix most swing issues (up to 80% according to some experts*).

*conditions apply

Personally learning these two things changed my (golf, and therefore whole) life and I'm looking forward to hearing how it works for you! Please leave me a comment with what you thought and whether it worked! 

**Links mentioned in video:** 
SKLZ grip trainer: https://amzn.to/3H6RhY3
Quite good alignment sticks (there are many options; I like these. TBH I'd rather spend less on the sticks and more on the cover!): https://amzn.to/3L4JY4D

Eric Cogorno's AWESOME takeaway video:    • GOLF: Two Moves For The Perfect Takea...  
Another Cogorno video I really like:    • GOLF:  Watch These 11 Minutes And NEV...  


Here are a couple of my other videos that other folks have liked/found useful: 
How to suck less at par 3s:    • Instant strokes gained: The Essential...  
What's NOT in my bag:    • 3 things I TOOK OUT of my bag and dro...  
What's IN my bag:    • This setup took me from 6→1hcp in 12 ...  
How to pick targets like a scratch golfer:    • Pick your targets like a SCRATCH GOLFER  


**If you're into improving your game, I highly recommend this book:**
Tiger's How I Play Golf: https://amzn.to/3KHalyD
THIS BOOK IS AMAZING. Teaches you all the stuff you would have to spend years figuring out on the course, has tons of pictures and clear explanations, and stands the test of time (I've had my copy over 20 years).

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Background
01:28 The two things
03:02 Setup: grip
04:47 Setup: stance
06:17 Setup: alignment
08:25 Setup: ball position
07:49 Foolproof* plan
09:31 Backswing
10:35 Backswing: takeaway
12:55 Backswing: turn + weight shift
14:48 Backswing: head position
15:55 Closing comments

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What's in my bag (with links to where to learn more + buy)

*CLUBS*
DRIVER: Callaway Rogue ST ◆◆◆ LS 9° https://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/...
DRIVER SHAFT: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X-flex https://fujikuragolf.com/woods/ventus
3W: Callaway Mavrik Sub-zero 15° https://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/...
3W SHAFT: Fujikura Pro 2.0 X-flex https://fujikuragolf.com/woods/pro-2

IRONS: Taylormade P7MC 3-PW https://www.taylormadegolf.com/P7MC-I...
GAP WEDGE: Taylormade MG2 50/09 (bent to 49) updated model: https://www.taylormadegolf.com/MILLED...
SAND WEDGE: Taylormade MG2 56/12 TW grind updated model: https://www.taylormadegolf.com/MG3-Ti...
LOB WEDGE: Taylormade MG3 60/11 TW grind https://www.taylormadegolf.com/MG3-Ti...
IRON +: WEDGE SHAFTS: Nippon Modus3 Tour120 X-flex (can order through Taylormade) https://nipponshaft.com/product/steel...

PUTTER: Taylormade Spider FCG single bend 34” https://amzn.to/40eY616

*BACKUP CLUBS*
3 HYBRID: Callaway Apex19 20° https://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/...
4 HYBRID: Callaway Mavrik Pro 23° https://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/...
SHAFTS: (both) KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype 85 S-flex https://kbsgolfshafts.com/product/tou...

*ACCESSORIES*
WOLF HEADCOVER https://amzn.to/3TCd5jH
TIGER HEADCOVER https://amzn.to/3JJdJbG
BALL: Bridgestone Tour B XS (Tiger edition) https://amzn.to/3liYc90
RANGEFINDER: Garmin Z80 -- updated model: https://amzn.to/3Tleg6E
🧲MAGNETIC WRAP FOR RANGEFINDER🧲: Stripebird 2.0 strap https://amzn.to/3JLF8cX
TRACKER FOR RANGEFINDER: Apple Airtag https://amzn.to/3FwOu9X
BAG: Vessel VLX 2.0 https://t.ly/Iu2pZ
ELECTRIC PUSHCART: Alphard Club Booster V2 http://alphardgolfusa.refr.cc/upbeatg...
✨MAGICAL✨ GROOVE CLEANERS: Pocket Club Cleaners https://amzn.to/3JvFkvM

*CLUB FITTING*
I got fitted at Cool Clubs at their Foster City location in the SF Bay Area https://coolclubs.com/

(PS: some of the links listed are affiliate links so I might get a kickback from them, which I will then spend on golf balls that I will lose on the course and thus the circle of life continues)

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WHO AM I:
I'm Manu, a full-time desk-jobber and part-time golfer living in the San Francisco Bay Area. After 23 YEARS of hacking at the ball, I finally got my act together and dropped my handicap from ~15 to ~1 in two years. I make videos to share what I've learned and help you make the journey WAY faster (and with less frustration). Hope this is helpful!

Want to chat about videos or business stuff? Drop me a line: [email protected]