The SECRET to Ben Hogan's "laying off the club"

Tom Bertrand, one of the leading authorities on Ben Hogan's fundamentals and principles, gives insight into the actions and reactions of 'laying the golf club off' properly.

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• John
• Schlee
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• Tom
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[Yelostn801]

Isn't the reason he cupped the wrists in the first place was to keep the club face from turning over too fast (shut postion at impact). I don't get it, he cupped his wrist at the top to open the club face then bent it back on the way down to a shut postion just as he was in before. Why not just leave the club face in the shut postion all the way through the swing, he ended up that way anyway.

[tombertrand1]

@Yelostn801

Mr. Hogan used it as a coiling method for the hands. Coil then uncoil. He found that when he opened the clubface on the backswing it was impossible to close it fast enough to snap hook it. Hope this helps.

[ccaseyj9]

Hi Tom,

Where can I get your DVD "Laying Off the Club"?

[tombertrand1]

@ccaseyj9 The Secret of Hogans Swing. com

[mairtforde]

Who's John?

[tombertrand1]

@mairtforde John Schlee who played the tour in the 60's and 70's.

[shredidiah]

Hi.... Like the explaination, but the laying off of the club in the transition from the back swing to the down swing happens naturally when you apply Hogans 1st move down, wihich is lead by the Knees and hips

[Ridalgar]

I love the video, and agree woth it with one exception. I think Hogan said it would not be good for the average golfer because it takes extreme dedication to master. It is also contrary to many modern teachers feelings with their desire to see the back of the left hand flat at the top of the swing, and the hands higher to allow them to clear the lower body at the impact point. The key to impact is getting the hips against the wall, and turned out of the way. Talk to me! Gary Ridgway, PGA Pro

[brill33free]

Tom, I watched your videos and incorporated your suggestions. Excellent results - I have been practicing for about a month and went from shooting mid to upper 80's to breaking 80's consistently. Making much bettter contact, with a more comfortable, controlled swing. I watched a couple of other videos on ball position and aim, and practiced on those things as well and I'm enjoying the game much more. I would definately recommend you to anyone who wants to improve their game.

[bosscunningham]

@tombertrand1

Tom great video i am 57 years old , was a good athlete in my day. i have been stuck in the Mid 80's forever. watched your video several times and went to the range for 5 straight days all good sessions. played a tough course the Neuse clayton, nc 4 1/2 stars. shot 78 with 5 birdies and 3 double bogies. most birdies ever and tied my best score ever. I hit the ball better than ever with more Distance not swing as hard. I am going out to buy your book where can i get it. Thanks

[jenesaispas99]

John Schlee, he was a student of Ben Hogan

[jddumas]

I am a 1 handicap and have played for 30 years. I tried this immediate cupping of the right wrist down at the top of the swiing, and it was DIFFICULT at first. The more I practiced it, the easier it became, and I want to report that after 30 years, I had the most solid ball-striking round I've ever had. Piercing bullets and long drives, I could really feel the left wrist bowing at impact. Thanks for posting this great video!! BTW, shot 66!

[TheOneAndOnlycE]

I´ve been working on swinging like hogan and that is something I also figured out, but I wasn´t quite sure. This vid confirmed to me that I´m on the right track. Exceptional video. Thank you for this.

[p01argentina]

Wow... that´s great Tom.

From Buenos Aires, thanks for sharing that...

Where can I meet you when I go to the States? (I am an Argentine PGA golf pro for more than thirty years)

Thanks again