Golfer Testimonials

Dear David,

It has been a month now that I have been trying to break my old habits and use the Simple Swing. I am finally getting closer to that objective and I am most impressed. First, I spend half the physical energy than I did with a full swing. Second, I am now getting the same or better distance, at least with my irons, mostly because I seem to hit the sweet spot much more often. Third, I am on the fairways nearly 100% of the time.

At 70 years old, there is no question that this swing will make me a better player than 20 years ago. My biggest problem yet is breaking my wrists and too often going to a 3/4 swing. Once I break that habit I believe I can get my swing speed higher and gain some distance without losing accuracy simply be keeping the "delta" with my arms and using my boy more in unison with the downstroke.

In summary, I am most impressed and consider the $40 or so spent as the best investment I have ever made.

Steve Gerard
Stamford, CT

David,

I purchased your book online a few months ago. I haven't taken the time to read the information until this past weekend. Having only read the information and not practicing any of your methodology I decided to put it all to the test, "cold turkey" if you will, yesterday.

I am a nine handicap and play only about once a week. My biggest disappointment with my golf game is my inconsistency. Well, I teed it up yesterday after devouring your book and making mental notes. Needless to say my very first tee-shot was a little on the rough side, not bad by any means just not what I was accustom too. Second shot was to 10 feet from the pin and I am putting for a birdie. I made par and could not have been more pleased. I proceeded to make 14 pars yesterday and 4 bogeys on my way to, for me, a stellar 76...even with one penalty stroke.

This is with NO PRACTICE Dave and just pure desire to implement your methods. I had to fight-off some old bad-habits during the round but I have no doubt that I have embarked on a golf swing that I can simply and easily repeat over and over and over. My golfing partners were already counting their winnings when I told them what I was about to do. Needless to say my winnings managed to pay for the cost of your book and more. It all seemed a bit odd at first but I did manage to trust my swing and your methods and the results were terrific. I know my confidence will soar as I begin to practice and better master this simple golf swing as well.

This is golf as it is meant to be played. A simple set-up, a couple simple swing thoughts and "poof" a simple but VERY productive golf swing yielding terrific results.

Alan Doll
Gering, Nebraska

1: How did the simple golf swing help you?

A: My irons in particular have been straightened, and concentrating on rotating around the spine without lateral sway has delivered much more consistent contact.

2: What happened that you didn't expect?

A: I had my first hole in one in 35 years of playing golf. A 7 iron at the 141 meter 12th hole at Long Island Country Club flew straight at the flag without any deviation whatsoever.

3: Why should others try this?

A: The Simple Golf Swing principles make sense, and are easy to follow. They promote consistent contact and straight hitting.

Neville Sampson
Melbourne, Australia

1: How did the simple golf swing help you?

A: I used to be a bogey golfer, shooting in the high 80's and sometimes struggling to break the 100's when things went wrong. I bought the 1st book and implemented the compact swing and to my surprise, I did not loose distance and in fact I added some yards on my iron play. The big surprise is that I cured the tops, skulls, chunks, shanks... and developed a repeatable and reliable golf swing. Of course I bought the short game DVD and easily implement the lessons on the range. The results: I stopped blading and chunking around the greens and have more birdie chances and par save opportunities. The Long Game DVD really helped me stay on the short grass more often.

2: How many strokes did you drop?

A: Immediately, I cut 7 to 10 strokes off my scorecard. My lowest score ever is a 75 when all aspects of the game came together on a Saturday morning. But I'm shooting in the low 80's more consistently.

3: What happened that you didn't expect?

A: At first, I expected to loose some distance with a compact swing, but it didn't happen. Actually, I'm hitting an 8 iron where I used to hit an 7, mostly because I'm making solid contact on every shot.

4: Why should others try this?

A: I don't have a PGA pro coaching me all the time, so I try some tips and drills from many sources. None of them made me cut serious strokes. Your method really works and everyone could benefit from having a reliable golf swing. Why not give it a try?

Carlos Carvalho
Sao Paulo, Brazil

1: How did the simple golf swing help you?

A: I am much more consistent and accurate with my iron play. It has been particularly effective with my long irons which I had trouble hitting before using "The Simple (and effective) Swing."

2: How many strokes did you drop?

A: This is a work in progress. Before the simple golf swing, my average score was 86. In a month, I have played 8 rounds and my scores range from 78 to 83 and the average is 80.

3: What happened that you didn't expect?

A: I have problems with lower back pain and pain in my right hip. The simple swing eliminates the weight shift to the right leg and thereby reduces the wear and tear on my back and right hip.

4: Why should others try this?

A: Others should try this swing because it is not a huge departure from the traditional swing that they have been taught. If you use a traditional swing, you will pick up the simple swing very fast. If you are worried that you might not like the simple swing, you will have no trouble going back to the traditional swing. Furthermore, the system gives a great overview on the grip, posture and set up.

Gary M. O'Neill
Moraga, California

Hi Dave,

I bought your course about a month ago. I am a new golfer (started playing in April of this year) and not a kid (64). I had taken a couple of lessons, but still was slicing up a storm. I followed your directions and while I hardly have a perfect swing, it has improved dramatically. I don't hit the ball a whole lot further, but do hit it straighter, but as it is not slicing a lot, I get more effective distance.

I also benefited even more from your course on chipping. As a guy who doesn't hit long or very straight, I often end up chipping. Like many guys who are starting out, sometimes my chips would be line drives, well past the green and others would go only a few yards and have been pulling what is left of my hair. I am not a great chipper yet, but I seldom do the shots mentioned above and that cuts strokes off the game and more importantly make the game more fun. I must admit, I wasn't sure your course would be worth the money, but it was cheap enough that I didn't really care. IT IS WORTH THE MONEY and the nice thing about it, is it is like having a coach here on my computer. I now come back and review after a round of golf. Then I go out the next day to the driving range and practice correcting what I was doing wrong. I may never go out on the senior tour, but I have gone from a double bogie golfer to about a bogie golfer since I got the course. I expect to be shooting better than that as time progresses and I get more consistent at doing what you teach.

Best regards,
Paul

Dear David:

I have recently taken up golf again.

I am 76 and in very good shape. In my 20s I played the game seriously, had a low handicap of 6 and eventually got very frustrated that I couldn't play scratch golf -- so I gave it up, cold turkey. in the intervening 45 years, I probably played three rounds and never missed it.

Now I have a little time and opportunity, so I started up casually last year. It was frustrating once again, mainly because I wasn't getting good, consistent ball strikes... and I certainly wasn't scoring well, bogey golf or worse.

Then I saw your ad and bit, buying the package. Your technique was a revelation! I started to hit the ball like I knew I could (although I don't have the distance I had as a 25-year playing with wooden clubs). The chipping lesson was a miracle. I love to practice and boy, did this improve my consistency around the green.

So I had a 78 the other day with a couple of missed short puts... but the best part was that I was swinging with practically no effort, getting good contact and consistent length (which was completely absent before -- I never knew whether my 6-iron was going to go 120 yards or 160).

Many, many thanks for the inspiration,
Ted Ewing

Dear David,

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I downloaded the Simple Golf Swing July 23rd and I feel like I now have the tools to continuously improve my game. I was ready to put my clubs away I was so embarrassed by my play, which was getting worse as the season progressed, not better. Once I started applying your instructions, my game improved immediately, and this only in the last three weeks!

I have dropped an average of 6 strokes in this time and am shooting rounds under 100 routinely for the first time in my life. I also feel that with continued practice of your principles I can reach 90 or less. I am more consistent and my shots are going straight more of the time. I am excited about playing again for the first time in three years.