Alright, let me tell you about my deep dive into the Robert Shaw golf swing. I’ve been tinkering with my swing for ages, always searching for that “aha!” moment. So, I stumbled across some stuff about Robert Shaw, and figured, “Why not give it a shot?”
First thing I did was watch a ton of videos. I mean, YouTube became my best friend for a week. I was trying to soak up everything about his method – the stance, the takeaway, the transition… the whole shebang. I paid close attention to how he kept his left arm relatively straight (I’m a righty, so it’s my lead arm). That was a big focus for me.
Next, I headed to the driving range. No point in just thinking about it, right? I started slow. Real slow. I wasn’t trying to kill the ball, just trying to feel the movements. I was concentrating on that straight left arm, keeping my wrists firm (but not locked up!), and trying to rotate my core properly. It felt weird at first, really weird. Like I was learning to swing all over again.
I noticed pretty quickly that my takeaway was all messed up. I was pulling the club back with my hands and arms instead of turning my shoulders. Classic amateur move, I know. So I spent a good hour just working on the takeaway, making sure my shoulders were leading the way and my hands were just along for the ride. It’s all about feeling that connection, you know?
Then came the downswing. That’s where things got even more interesting. Shaw’s method emphasizes a smooth transition and a powerful release. Easier said than done! I found myself getting ahead of the ball, losing my lag, and generally making a mess of things. I tried to focus on delaying the release, letting my body unwind naturally, and then WHAP! – letting it go. It took a lot of reps, and honestly, I still struggle with it.
I recorded myself, of course. Can’t really improve if you don’t see what you’re doing wrong, right? And let me tell you, watching myself swing is always a humbling experience. I saw all sorts of things I didn’t realize I was doing – swaying, early extension, chicken wing… the whole package! It’s a process.
After a few weeks of practicing, I even played a round. That was… eye-opening. The driving range is one thing, but the course is a whole different beast. The pressure of the game, the uneven lies, the wind… it all throws you off. I definitely didn’t play my best, but I could feel glimmers of improvement. Some shots were pure, and those were the ones that kept me going.
Did I suddenly become a scratch golfer? Nah, not even close. But I did learn a lot about my swing and about the Robert Shaw method. It’s not a magic bullet, but it gave me some solid fundamentals to work on. And honestly, that’s what golf is all about – constantly learning and trying to get a little bit better each time you play.
- Watched tons of videos
- Hit the driving range, started slow
- Focused on the takeaway
- Worked on the downswing and release
- Recorded myself and analyzed the swing
- Played a round of golf
I’m still working on it, still tweaking things. Maybe I’ll even try some different drills. But for now, I’m happy with the progress I’ve made. Golf is a journey, not a destination, right?
