Steve Lee Golf Pro Lesson

[honketyhank]

Shawn, this was one of the first videos I stumbled on from you. I was astounded at how Steve just went whack, whack, whack, so consistently from club to club. And your commentary explaining why and how it all looks so good.

How is Steve doing? I know he had an injury a while back. Is he focusing on university and maybe college golf? Is he playing professionally? Or does he now have a nice professional life outside golf?

I don't know good pronunciation, but Anyong asayo to Steve.

[liamcal93]

Really Nice swing that Steve has, he's gonna be real good when he's older. All down to Shawn's perfect teaching. Keep it up!

[crackfox85]

thats a nice swing, wish there was a video of steve's swing down the line though.

[perfettc]

Hi Shawn,

Will be signing up for winter lessons soon. I noticed Steve has less "TILT" than what you normally show. His head and arms are still behind the golf ball, but he doesn't appear to have as much brace & tilt at address. Just curious as I think I am over-doing it with both at address. Still hittting it way better than before though... just not with all the clubs in my bag. I think I'm over tilting. Curious what the self-diagnostic is when we are doing that.

Claudio

[clemshaw]

Hey Claudio; check out my new video on this called "golf pro lesson take better divots"; you will see what I mean and this will really help you;

Shawn

[sandygolfer66]

wow steve you are awesome just remember be when you turn pro

[ForceyBoy]

what handicap does steve play off? im guessing he's not in double figures?! Nice work Steve! And nice work Shawn!

:O)

[danalihd]

This kid has an amazing swing and so do you. There are definitely some differences and similarities. The problem now is I'm trying to do both and getting myself all confused, lol. Keep up the good work.

[smokethedriver300]

Steve has a very strong grip i am seeing 4 knuckles from this angle. I have seen the grip video and it has helped me tremendiously by closing the "snuff boxes" To me it seems a strong grip makes more sense if you can lagg the club. Great looking swing, you did yourself proud with this kid shawn congrats to you aswell as steve.

[clemshaw]

Thanks Smokey!

My "Golf Pro Lesson weak grip or strong grip" makes this case; you will very much enjoy that one!

Shawn

[brud9]

Good ol' Steve...remember playing with him in Ontario Junior Masters and Ont Juniors...has a good golf swing for sure. Love his butter cut.

[clemshaw]

You should see his swing today!

I will try to get him up soon;

Shawn

[aaronganley]

Hey, Steve. Could I borrow that swing for a couple of days? I'll give it back, I promise.

[bdon80]

wow, that looks really close to fred couples' swing

[williedla]

Seriously, that transition is super smooth. it has like a stall and then this slingshot action...I wish I had that

[gmezt]

he looks like the new anthony kim.

[chaamjamal]

that is a great and complete golf lesson. many thanks. i know i will be watching this thing over and over and it is already improving my game. khamsa midaa.

[holychristmas21]

what are his physical specs? e.g height, weight,etc

[clemshaw]

Steve is about 5 feet 11 inches tall now and has slimmed down to about 170 pounds...will have to put another vid on from him soon to show improvements!

Shawn

[holychristmas21]

wow.. he's pretty tall... yeah, im also korean living in the states and im 15 now. the reason i asked about height is because i, myself want to be a pro golfer except the fact that im too short,(I'm 5'8"or 172cm). SO one more question,, when did he hit his growth spurt, do you know?

thank you for your time, i love your lessons

[honketyhank]

These (Steve Lee 1 & 2) may well be my favorites of all Shawn's videos. Look at them to see what you can learn. Look at them to see how what you are learning works in practice. Look at them to detect something you have let slide. Look at them just for the enjoyment of hearing that 'well struck' sound and watching that smooth swing.

I keep revisiting them and I am always glad that I have done so.

Congratulations Shawn and Steve.

I trust Steve is doing well.

[clemshaw]

Hi Hank; Yes, Steve is back on track after a nagging injury and just qualified for a big event in Toronto with an under par performance where he still left a bunch on the table...

Thanks again for the kind words! Shawn

[cal1709]

Hi Shawn, just wanted to say the DVD has been very helpful, especially seeing you hit some BIG drives on the course! I have a quick question, what is your swing speed with the Driver, Im guessing 115+? Cheers Calvin.

[clemshaw]

The last time I was clocked I was at 126 MPH right hand and 124 MPH left hand; it all lies in the quality of the whip or swat!

Thanks for the kind words and comment!

Shawn

[eaglecot]

WOW. Amazing swing. How does he look when hitting balls sitting down in thick grass? (Not him - the golfball =)

[khmerbab33]

hey steve i hope u go to the pro with is but and it me rithy u tryin very hard. good swing

[huronmountain]

I love the hip action at the top of the backswing. Very similar to what Hogan did with the backing into the shot motion. I need more of that in my own swing.

[kuneckid05]

can you rate my golf swing please;)

[clemshaw]

Great Lag, arm motion, nice grounded feet...you have a lot going for you! Tempo, transition, timing the brace into the left side to allow your arms and momentum to keep feeding towards your target is where you want to focus. Smooth out the backswing so that you consistently complete it in an effortless manner. Shawn

[kuneckid05]

who was that to>>?

[clemshaw]

To you of course!

Try to emulate Steve's Tempo to a certain degree; it is obvious that you do not have the same internal slow clock that Steve does but you will benefit from slowing it down in the backswing and into the transition; then you can gun it the way you like to! Shawn

[bjh0609]

great swing everytime i watch...i wonder if he is competiting in ajga in usa?

[coramdeojee]

You did a great job of coaching Shawn. His swing shows whatever you said in your video clips.

[mrjackpo]

The moment before he starts his backswing, it looks like he pushes his wrists slightly forward. Is this a special technique?

[clemshaw]

Yes, it is important that you feel that you are already in movement at address; like a tennis player waiting for a serve;

Shawn

[incufish]

Hi Shawn... i noticed steve is playing the ball pretty close to his left foot. Is this just a camera illusion or is it correct because i thought the ball should be just forward of center?

Thanks

[clemshaw]

Yes, it is a little bit because of the camera angle; and yes, the ball should be just forward of centre...the back of the ball touching the centre of the stance with the irons and because the woods occupy more space in the centre of the stance, the ball will be nudged more forward...about a ball's width for the 3 and 5 wood and 1.5 to 2 balls with the driver...check out "Golf Pro Lesson Driver Tip 2" for more info...Shawn

[pecky1234]

is he not wearing a glove thru choice like fred couples and aaron oberholser?

[clemshaw]

Yes, depending on weather mostly...Shawn

[jimmyjamjom]

It may just be a camera trick, but his right foot looks further forward than his left.

Is he aiming left or is this a valid way to set up?

[clemshaw]

in the short game, when doing chips and pitches, his stance is open...short irons and full wedges too but less open; then square with the rest;

Shawn

[pacodegarcia]

Rhythm like Ernie Ells.. Like watching a metronome!

[pecky1234]

wat does he play off? i bet its scratch or better

[clemshaw]

Yes; he is coming off an injury...right now he is at a 1...

[pecky1234]

i've been trying to pick apart his swing and find sumfin wrong with it, but i just cant! from front on his swing seems absolutely immense! i thought ther may b a slite hip-slide on the start of the downswing, but no, just perfect timing of the left hip. this is like tour pro level

[nautibody3]

This kid has a lot of talent.  Well done Shawn!

[DocCrunch]

nice talent

[Creepytouch]

wow great timing and rhythm good work Steve!!

[Acein8ter]

TY for the lesson. Steve has a very nice and smooooth swing, something that I'm trying to implement into my swing. (My transition is a little quick)

Reminds me of Els / Couples...

[mikeymotox]

Wow..so smooth.

[pokertje]

This has helped me tremedously with my balance, thank you for posting that. I am a 17 handicapper.

[marc67marc]

Second Enie Els! Wonderful rhythm. Is his stance always a little bit open or are my eyes deceiving me?

[whatsgravity]

Sweet Swingin o_o

[itubeutude]

When is steve going to turn pro?. The best junior i've ever seen is Rory McIlroy from ireland. He's a phenomenal talent!

[itubeutude]

Nice balanced finish. What's steve's handicap?

[clemshaw]

Steve finished last year at a solid 1 and we are looking to better that by 2 this year; he had multiple rounds below par at some nice tracks;

Thanks for your comment;

All the best, Shawn

[itubeutude]

what handicap was he when he first started having lessons with you?

[clemshaw]

When Steve started with me 4 years ago at age 13, he was average middle of the pack at around 12; after 6 months of hard work we got it down to a solid 5 and he won over 10 tournaments in the 14 and under division;

[itubeutude]

that's great improvement. well done to both of you.