Created in early 2015and inspired by ben hogans secret, the stressfree golf swing by jeff richmond aims to help golfers improve their ball striking technique. The keys to the effortless golf swing is a lovely book of golf instruction, well written, sound, and mercifully free of extraneous advice. Dean reinmuth counts among his celebrity students president gerald ford. Take a look at 7 ways to produce a powerful, tensionfree golf swing for more tensionfree ideas. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Relaxation is the key to a consistent swing and better scores. The efficient golferimprove your golf swing mechanics in 30. Wehave allowed tension to seep into our golf swing. Tension free golf book by dean reinmuth, bob toski. Keep in mind as with any swing change its going to feel a bit weird because its a new pattern.
Apr 01, 2003 if you are a midhandicaper searching for a tension free swing, you will not find it in this book. Tensionfree takeaway drill for better golf shots golf. Sep 10, 2015 annabel rolley shares several keys to help you swing tension free to improve your ballstriking. Tension free golf presents dean reinmuths proven techniques for reducing tension. We all knowthat the swing is a freeflowing movement that requires yourbody to be loose. In golf, it usually happens from thinking too far in the future and getting tight as the round progresses. A tensionfree swing allows for great shots from all over the course. As the propertys championship course, highlands measures 7,078 yards from the. The modern fundamentals of golf by ben hogan, dave pelzs short game bible. I watched youtube golf tips from sergio garcia and justin rose they said the start down swing by arms pull the followed by hips turn. Having a powerful, tension free golf swing is one of the keys to more. Dean reinmuth, one of golf digests top instructors, speaksextensively about this term in his book.
Brian teaches a very relaxed, tensionfree golf swing. We all know that the swing is a freeflowing movement that requires your body to be loose. Director of instruction at the trugolf academy jon watts talks you through how get rid of tension in your swing for free flowing swings. If you can relax your body, starting with your hands, you will hit better shots. Dean reinmuth with new chapters on the short game and trouble shots, this classic golf book is a musthave for beginning golfers as well as more experienced players who want to improve. Making a tensionfree swing making a tension free swingnow that your mind is hopefully in a good place for your scary shots, it is time to turn our attention to the physical act of making a golf swing. Dean reinmuth with new chapters on the short game and trouble shots, this classic golf book is a musthave for beginning golfers as well as more experienced players who want to.
Best 2 hours with a golf club in my hands in my memory. Feel the clubhead during the entire swing focus on a tension free golf swing whether practicing or playing realize that to much tension slows the clubhead down and results in less distance apply enough grip pressure without creating tension in the forearms, wrists and shoulders a slice occurs because of to much stiffness in the hands and. The program includes a book, key concept lessons, a series of training videos and many drills designed specifically to improve your speed, power, and consistency. The 5 keys to distance is the longestrunning, most successful distance training program in golf. Tensionfree takeaway drill for better golf shots golf channel. Lower your golf handicap with a golf swing video selfanalysis. Tension in the body is very disruptive to a golfer. If you love playing golf or know someone who does, then i would urge you to read this short book and forward it to your family and friends who do. Lightly used, may have publishers or previous owners markings, but no markings in text.
Pasadenas finest new and used bookstore since 1992. The secret of golf when you strip the golf swing down to its core objectives, all golfers irrespective of their ability, right from the best players in the world, down to a golfer holding a club for the first time are only trying to do two simple things. Holding the golf club too tight when youre holding onto the golf club too tight, even if its just a little too tight, you start minimizing the flexibility of your wrist joints. Breakthrough golf book shows you how to use videotape, measurement and good sense to. Tension in your golf swing is a consistency killer every time. Buzza golf aims to create a fun community for golfer to learn about their golf game. Remove tension from your golf swing steve buzza talks tension and gives 3 ways to remove it in your golf swing.
Completely updated for 2003, this classic golf book features new chapters on the short game and trouble shots, explains how tension destroys the swing, shows how to build a free swing, and offers tips for readers to teach themselves. I read all the books claiming to reveal his true swing secret nothing. Annabel rolley shares several keys to help you swing tension free to improve your ballstriking. How to reduce tension in the golf swing linkedin slideshare. Keys to keeping your golf swing loose and tension free golf. Jan 09, 2018 we have allowed tension to seep into our golf swing.
Overly tense muscles not only rob you of distance, but also make. About the author dean reinmuth played competitively for several years before retiring to coach others. Probably the best golf instruction book i have every read i own about 40 golf instruction books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I recommend getting a book like core performance golf and really. Tension free arms in the golf swing the next muscle group to relax is the forearm muscles. Developing this type of swing takes time and effort.
Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. A large percentage of golfers hold too much tension in their arms and shoulders. If after a few seconds the tension returns, relax them again, until the tension disappears. Tenison park is a true golf destination in dallas, as the facility is equipped with two, 18hole golf courses. So he allows the arms to fold and the club follow a natural path over his shoulder. Bring the book straight up in front of you and you will feel the tension in your upper arms and forearms as your hands push together in order to keep the book from falling. Do not let your arms interfere with your golf swing 1 iron golf. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. A lot of pros swear by the exercises in this book as core work is a part of their day. We have allowed tension to seep into our golf swing. Welcome to tenison park golf course dallas, tx 75223. Dean reinmuth teaches how to reduce the tension in swing and the major swing feelings needed to produce good shots.
Aug 26, 2019 remove tension from your golf swing steve buzza talks tension and gives 3 ways to remove it in your golf swing. Most golf instruction books are written by famous performers about. Do not let your arms interfere with your golf swing 1. With new chapters on the short game and trouble shots, this classic golf book is a musthave for beginning golfers as well as more experienced players who want to improve. We all remember this line from happy gilmore, but to me this has been one of the most important concepts in developing my game. He discusses how a swing needs to be free and flowing. Hold a book between your hands as if you were holding a golf club at address. On the back nine, your focus changed from process to results, and were likely trying to replicate the tension free swings from earlier in the round. If you are a midhandicaper searching for a tension free swing, you will not find it in this book. When it comes to driving, one of the most common problems for amateurs and pros alike is too much tension. From putting to chipping to pitching to the full swing, i experienced what a fluid, tensionfree golf swingstrokesee it, feel it, trust it. Your ability to relax and keep your joints tension free directly affects your ability to deliver a square clubface and maximize speed and distance. Brian teaches a very relaxed, tension free golf swing.
Psychology is just as important to a golfer than the quality of their swing on the golf course. Tenison highlands golf course has quickly become one of the most popular courses in all of texas. The right elbow never strays too far from his body and is immediately engaged in the downswing. Golf channel academy lead coach tim conaway shows a drill to keep the tension out of your takeaway to hit better shots. The story of karsten solheima great book if you want to see how one man changed the golf industry from the ground up. Pay special attention to your face and scalp, and if you feel that they are tense, release the tension. From hilton head islands dunes rise three of golfs great. I have learnt golf about 4 years my best score is 78, this article confirm that golf power come from free arms swing while hips turn as support mechanism. Read this book, and take everything he has written to heart. For regular golf i also find it hard to keep my concentration on my target while also focusing on the throw from the topplus, my club face awareness isnt. Driving the golf ball consistently can lower your scores and increase your enjoyment faster than any other area of the game. He discusses how aswing needs to be free and flowing. Instead, he explains in very good detail, a logical and realistic way to build a golf swing with minimum tension.
It is a very subtle difference, but in one case, you were allowing the swing to happen, and in the second, you were trying to make the swing happen. To quote a famous golf pro friend of mine, he once said, swing the club as though you were working by the hour, not by the job. From putting to chipping to pitching to the full swing, i experienced what a fluid, tension free golf swingstrokesee it, feel it, trust itwas really like on a consistent basis. He annually tours japan, conducting golf schools across the country. A golf shaft, a towel, even the edge of a range mat can help. The modern fundamentals of golf by ben hogan, harvey penicks little red book. If you want to lower your scores, especially when youre playing a skins game or in a tournament, you need to get rid of tension in the golf swing. If you play golf and want to improve, you must read this book. Jul 26, 2017 changing your golf grip to hit the golf ball straight this weeks swing analysis shows how by changing your golf grip can help you hit the ball further and straighter did you know at me and my golf. In any sport, athletes derive power and speed through tension free motion. Changing your golf grip to hit the golf ball straight this weeks swing analysis shows how by changing your golf grip can help you hit the ball further and straighter did you know at me and my golf. The knees, moving forward and towards the target, starts the downswing and eliminates the tension of the upper body wanting to take over the downswing. But only tensionfree golf explains the mental necessities required for a repeatable swing that you would be proud to master.
The key to a good fluid golf swing with distance, is a smooth tension free golf. The grip pressure you apply to the handle with your hands has a direct influence on whether your forearm muscles are relaxed or tense. Tension free golf by dean reinmuth, paperback barnes. Keys to keeping your golf swing loose and tension free. How to get rid of tension in your golf swing golfing well. How to produce a powerful, tension free golf swing thornleigh golf. You will notice that your elbows point out to the sides. Dean reinmuth, one of golf digests top instructors, speaks extensively about this term in his book. Tension free golf by dean reinmuth, bob toski foreword by. Hit with more power, more accuracy, and more consistency.
Grip pressure hanging onto the grip too tightly will create tension in your arms which will have. Unleashing your greatest shots more often new, expanded by reinmuth, dean, toski, bob isbn. Specifically, we want to know how you can make a tension. To me its a bit tricky to throw from the top and then allow the club to release freely through the hitting area in a tensionfree manner. Likewise, nothing is more frustrating than having your driver go sour in the middle of a round. Jan 17, 2012 feel the clubhead during the entire swing focus on a tension free golf swing whether practicing or playing realize that to much tension slows the clubhead down and results in less distance apply enough grip pressure without creating tension in the forearms, wrists and shoulders a slice occurs because of to much stiffness in the hands and. Just look at sprinters or swimmers shaking and loosening their body right before the start of competition.
Holding the golf club too tight when youre holding onto the golf club too tight, even if its just a little too tight, you start minimizing the. But only tension free golf explains the mental necessities required for a repeatable swing that you would be proud to master. He also gives excellent advice on fundamentals, preshot routine, and course management. Tension free golf by dean reinmuth, 9781572435421, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The author has thoughts around tension free golf, but nothing concrete that will help you.
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