Golf Simplified

Why is the Right Sided Swing so effective?

The golf coach behind many of Australia’s best golfers, Gary Edwin, started giving online golf lessons to his players in the early 2000’s and developed one of the first comprehensive step-by-step online golf instruction programs. He empowers you to understand your swing pattern with video lessons and tutorials. Accurate and repeatable, Gary’s Right Sided Golf swing creates maximum power with minimal effort.

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Into the Pocket

Radius is the key to better chipping. In this video Gary shows how to avoid tension and become a better chipper. Luke Ringrose shows how to use this technique in bad lies.

Low and High Tee Shots

Hi Gaz, its been very windy here lately- Could please explain how you hit low or high Tee Shots / drives
THANKS ANDY

Hitting In Vs Hitting Away

There is nothing worse than hitting it left under pressure. When players get trouble on the left they tend to clear more and hit away from their bodies. In this lesson Gary shows how to hit into your lead side and stop flipping under pressure.

Tour Chipping: Arm Bend and Radius

Chipping can be made simple if the starting position is correct. In this video Gary shows you how to build a simple chipping motion that will allow you to hit all types of shots. The Posture, Arm Bend and the Radius are the basis of the full swing.

Norman and Knudson Decoded

I got randomly paired with a fellow from Canada who appeared to have a RSS. He said he had taken lessons from Moe Norman and George Knudsen. He said he started the down swing with the “vertical drop” and “horizontal tug” and finished the swing by “throwing a bucket of water.” Can you explain this terminology? Thx Michael

Depth Vs Slide

Setting your lower half correctly will allow you to turn correctly. In this video Gary demonstrates how to get depth and turn more efficiently.

Shape and Flat Shoulders

Better players that have steep shoulder actions tend to hit the ball left under pressure. In this Lesson Gary talks about the correct starting Shape, flat shoulder turn, and how to stop pulling the ball left.

Mid-Round Fixes

You need a strong left side to be able to hit with your right. Sometimes players lose their swing mid-round and find it hard to get the correct feelings back. In this video Gary shares a few mid-round fixes.

Uphill Lies and Strong Wind

Controlling your trajectory in strong wind is essential. Hitting a low shot into a strong wind is even more difficult from an uphill lie. In this video Gary explains how to hit this shot without hooking the ball.

The Ball Throw

Good morning RSS Team,The Ben Hogan concept of throwing a ball is an image that makes a lot of sense to me and appears to be aligned to the RSS. These image was in his classic bood the modern fundamentals I would appreciate your thoughts. Cheers Curtis

Wristy Champions Vs The Modern Stoke

Over the weekend I watched a Shells Wonderful World of Golf match from 1966 between Roberto De Vicenzo and Tony Lema. Both guys were wristy putters and interestingly were wristy chippers and pitchers. When did the conventional wisdom move away from this method to the “modern” method? Thx Michael

Set, Coil and Hold

Setting the body and the club correctly is the key to developing power. In this lesson Gary runs through the fundamentals of setting the club, coiling correctly and developing effortless power.

Pure Irons

The keys to hitting pure iron shots are swing path and posture. In this lesson Gary talks about taking the target line out of your psyche and a drill that builds the entire golf swing.

Alignment: Club-Face and Body

Drilling with a short club can make the arm structure easy to ingrain. In this video Gary explains how to align the club-face and body correctly and simplify your take-away.

Turning Left

Turning the body early on the downswing feels powerful but stops the arms swinging down correctly. In this video Gary demonstrates the sequence and the downswing motion.

Hitting Straight

Hooking and slicing the ball and what lies in front of you on the golf course can adversely effect your set-up shape. In this clinic footage Gary talks about setting up the structure and hitting straight.

Finding the Wall

If you understand ‘the wall’ concept you can simplify and speed up your set-up, and also get a reliable template for your entire game.

The Secret to the GN Secret

The Greg Norman Secret was first developed in the 1970’s by a student of Ben Hogan. In this video Gary demonstrates the secret to using it correctly with the RSS and shows how it can simplify the turn and the shift in the swing.

Returning from Injury

Hi Guys, they don’t think it was golf related but MRI showed a herniated disc in my neck (c6-c7) sitting on a root nerve. As I come back, anything in the setup and the swing/takeaway you’d focus on to protect the neck? Cheers. Raanan

The Wrists and Over-swing

People that over-swing usually lack store-up and compression. If you understand the correct wrists angles and role of lead side of the body you can fix an over-swing and get more power with less motion.

No Extra Moves

If you get the shaft coming around correctly it is possible to eliminate the ‘extra moves’ that often feel the worst in your swing.

Open to Closed

You should not have to try to square the club-face during your swing. This simple drill is a full proof way to keep the club-face square to your pivot and get more consistency.

Shift and the Left Knee

Hi Gary, I am loving your content! What is the correct movement of the left knee in the RSS? Do you feel like you are shifting at all with the knee on the way back? Thanks Sean

Impact Fix and Face Control

Gary works with Peter Senior on the straight shot and dropping the ball down to the right. They talk about how to stop flipping and control the club-face and Gary explains the importance of the Hogan Rectangle.

Sequence and Arm Structure

Starting correctly and the proper sequence of the club-head enables the arms to move in the right direction going back. In this lesson Gary demonstrates how you can fix a myriad of swing problems simply, by nailing the first move.

Building the Posture

What’s the best way to get the overness right on course? How do we get Eddie the eagle correct without too much thought walking into the ball… J

Lead Side and the Hand Line: Back to Basics

Getting the lead side to behave properly from the right place is the key to consistent ball striking. In this video Gary explains how to easily get back to the basics.

Post Impact Collapse

Hi Gary, could you recommend some drills to stop my wrist collapsing after impact. My left wrist looks very scooped. My previous teacher wanted more extension with the right arm but when I do this my left wrist looks even worse and I hook the ball. Thx Richard

Coil Up and Over

If you are coiled up correctly you can start down with your arms without having to make adjustments to your posture. In this lesson Gary explains how to stay high with the lead side and still over when you coil.

Arm Ball Swingers

The best wedge players on Tour are all arm ball swingers. In this video Gary explains the how to become a more consistent wedge players with better distance control.

Lower Depth and Bryson

Learning how to get depth correctly with the lower half can be a game changer for golfers who slide or stagnate. In this video Gary explains how Bryson’s lower half works and how to achieve the out-and-back motion.

Shift without Lift

Tiger has changed the way he generates speed and has developed a more upper body hitting motion. Gary talks about modern instruction and how shifting correctly will create more consistent contact and also protect your body.

Covering the Longer Clubs

PGA Tour winner, Keith Clearwater, asks Gary a question about how his players cover the longer clubs without straightening or falling backwards.

The First Move Down

So many golfers struggle getting steep in the first move down. In this lesson Gary explains the concepts and feelings of the correct downswing for steep players.

Tour Clinic: The RSS Fundamentals

Brad Lamb and Peter Senior explain the importance of understanding your swing pattern and ball flight. In this recent footage Gary demonstrates the fundamentals of the Right Sided Swing.

The Driver Draw

When you start to cut and slice your Driver it can be difficult to get the ball moving the other way. In this video Gary talks about the feeling of sweeping the Driver and how to hit the Driver draw consistently without flipping your wrists.

Radius, Coil and Trajectory

Gary explains the importance of mastering abbreviated swings first and then building them up. RSS Tournament winners, Brad Lamb and Jason Pavese, talk about how they change the trajectory and flight of the ball.

Steep Fix: No Pull Down

Even the best Tour Players can start to get steep and lose control of the trajectory. In this Lesson Gary explains the main causes and fixes for steepness in better players.

The Hand Line

It is so important to learn how to hit it straight. The Hand Line concept is one of the most important concepts in the Right Sided Swing. In this video Gary demonstrates a drill that gives instant accuracy and power.

The Spine Angle

If your spine angle is correct at set-up and your arms are biased you can just coil around that position. The amount of turn you get is governed by how well you keep you spine angle. In this video Gary explains how to turn correctly in the RSS.

Trajectory: Face to Path

Flighting the ball through the same window with all of your clubs is only possible if you have True-Loft at impact. In this video Gary talks about trajectory and the importance of the face-to-path and club-face to body relationship.

The Top and Bottom and More Speed

If your top and bottom half is in the correct order and you are coiling, you can swing the shaft faster with the RSS. In this video Gary compares a couple of major winning swings, and explains the different way they generate speed.

Swing Axis and the Ball

If your swing axis is correct you can coil and cover the ball coming down. In this video Gary explains swing axis and how it relates to the ball position in the RSS.

Senior Player Special: Swing the Arms

If you are set-up correctly and your body is coiling you can generate a lot of power with your arm swing. In this video Gary talks about how generate more efficient power with the RSS for senior players.

Indoor Training: RSS Drill Routine

Training your posture and being able to hold it as your arms move is the key to learning and maintaining the Right Sided Swing. In this video Gary runs through the Indoor Drill routine he does everyday to improve his swing.

Hogan's Swing Evolution

Looking at consecutive film of Hogan’s swing on the tee through the years, it looks to me as if his swing from 1950 on wards looks more Right Sided. I think that he may have had his near fatal car accident in 1949. Wondering what your thoughts are regarding my observation ? Regards Clinton

Holding Your Positions

Maintaining Posture and Shape going back enables the club and arms to swing down without having to make any compensations with the body in transition in the RSS. In this video Gary talks about training your posture by setting up correctly and holding your positions.

Driver Tech and Specs

Hi Gary, I really got a lot out of your video on driver spin and launch angle. What are the main things you are looking at when you choose and adjust a driver to help get these right? My miss high and right. Thanks again! Lincoln

Maintaining Wrist Angles

Hi Gary
I am new to the RSS and really enjoying all the videos. I have always had trouble manipulating the club in the take-away. I used to take it way inside going back. Can you explain how you initiate the take-away correctly without changing your wrist angles? Thx Geoff

Longer Drivers and More Speed

With the PGA champion playing a 47″ plus driver to gain more distance, what does a longer shaft do to the feel of the swing (flex, kick point, etc.)? Your swing sequence video using a 3m dowel looks like a good drill to prep for the longer driver. Your thoughts?
Thanks.
Jack

Driver: Catch-up Vs Leverage Power

Having a stable and square club-face at impact can be difficult to achieve if you are getting your power from catch-up moves. In this video Gary explains how to get more power from Leverage and become more stable under pressure.

Mathew Cort: Shape and Speed

Mathew Cort has completely remodelled his swing and has a string of victories this year. In this video Gary talks about the work he and his coach, Luke Ringrose have done. Mathew talks about coiling and shifting laterally, and the correct lower half movement and transition.

Supporting the Shaft

Many Tour Players struggle with over-hinging and getting steep coming down. In the RSS the turn and right arm direction ‘void’ the wrists make it easier to get a shallow the path coming in. Gary works with RSS Champion Jason Pavese, on supporting the shaft at the top of the swing.