He’s Barely Played… and Now He Has to Face His Father-in-Law
Jim Venetos coaches a student returning to golf after a long hiatus to prepare for a round with his father-in-law. Utilizing the 'Simplest Swing' method, Venetos emphasizes a deep pivot setup and keeping the chest still through impact. The lesson focuses on the Swing Path Drill and calibration techniques to build immediate consistency with irons.
Prioritize chipping and putting (short game) if you haven't practiced recently to remain 'competent' on the course.
The target is often a distraction; focus on holding your weight and chest still rather than 'swinging at' the target.
Calibrate alignment by hitting a pattern of balls first, then reverse-engineering your aim based on where they actually go.
If contact is poor or thin, the primary culprit in this method is not having enough weight on the lead foot.
Use visualizations like the 'spear in the shoulder' to prevent the chest from opening too early.