Short Game Swing vs Long Game Swing (The Huge Difference)

I just had to share something really cool that happened at my golf school this week. Picture this: my students were having these amazing "AHA" moments, not because of a new golf drill or golf swing technique, but from a simple explanation about the difference between a short game swing and a long game swing.

We noticed that a lot of golfers were struggling with their chip shots and distance control because they were using too many full swing mechanics. And on the flip side, those having trouble gaining distance with their driver had too much of their short game mechanics mixed in.

The first big "AHA" moment came when they realised there’s actually a difference between the two swings. So many thought they were basically the same!

I explained that with the short game, impact happens in front of the body, while with the iron swing and the driver swing, it happens on the side. Once they got this, everything just started to make sense.

I thought you might find this helpful too, so I made a short video showing exactly what we did. It’s one of those things that’s so misunderstood, and I think it could really make a difference for you too.



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This golf lesson provides a couple of wonderful drills to help you hit your driver straight.If you are a beginner golfer and are looking for some golf driver tips that are simple and easy to do then you are going to love this.

I will show you the golf swing slow motion so that you can see what you need to do to improve.

We look at 3 things:

1. How to stop slicing your driver
2. How to swing more in to out or how to swing more inside out
3, How to get the correct impact position with driver

[Jvelasco]

I found myself endlessly watching countless videos from various other channel until I discovered yours. I started golfing just last year and had a really tough time even hitting the ball! Your videos have been incredibly helpful, and I now spend about 30 minutes each day rewatching them to reinforce your drills and tips at the range. After just 3-4 practice sessions, I can consistently hit the ball, and it feels amazing! You are truly the best instructor on YouTube, and I eagerly anticipate each new video while i keep practicing. Thank you, Danny!

[veronicashyvers]

Watch this lesson over & over such a brilliant reminder and works so well.

[johnritchie]

The concept of ‘calm’ on the shorter pitches from last week has really worked for me. This understanding of the club in relation to the body is great stuff. Thanks Danny

[mkollo]

Excellent videos. Hands down, this is the best golf technique material available on YT. Thank you.

[matthewmartindale]

Thanks Danny. I didn't know that you hit different parts of the ball for short and long shots. 30 years playing the game and nowhere have I heard this before!

[scottbruns]

I love the simple concept— short game, the body waits on the club; long game, the club waits on the body. Brilliant, Danny!

[laurencegoulty]

Hi Danny had to write this. I’ve been struggling with approach shots for a while now and watched this video several times with interest on Saturday evening. Sunday morning was my clubs first big major of the year and I was participating and I thought what the hell I’ll play the whole round playing off the left side as you instructed for approach shots. I played a really solid 18 like this and though I lost a little distance on the driver and long irons it was made up for with much more accuracy. It was a tough challenge that day and my group were last out, on arriving back at the clubhouse with a net 68 I was shocked to discover I had won by 2 shots. I never dreamed of winning a major and I’m so happy, thank you so much for this timely advice and I dedicate my win to you. Thank you Laurence.

[jessereedmusic]

Thank you Danny!!! I kept wondering why when I was hitting great iron shots the rest of my game was terrible. The same when hitting the driver great...terrible at the rest of my game. Your explanation of the different swings is just what I needed!

[RnegadBB]

Hobbyist golfer here, been playing for a little over a year, & I've been incorporating a lot more short game into my practice because my home course has some really nice facilities along with the driving range. For the first month or so, my striking suffered a lot because I couldn't differentiate between my short-game & long-game swings. This video perfectly encapsulates what I'm currently working on, so thank you as always for the great content, Danny!

[TimDLee-noon]

This is gold! Thank you. It’s helped me to properly appreciate the difference after all these years and God knows how many lessons, to have a simple/straightforward understanding. If only…. Cheers!

[PeterandElla]

Watch a few videos 🙏
Thank you I just went around in a 37 for nine holes
My drives were dead straight with no big slices and I stayed on the fairway
and this video helped heaps too
Thank you again

[walterbrasch]

Thanks Danny for another awesome golf instruction on the short vs long game swings! You make it do easy for us amateurs!

[ketilfloer]

One of my (few) favourite chanels. I have played for more than 50 years, but have the recent years developed chipping yips. Thanks for all your great tips Danny 👏😀

[johnbaker]

Thanks Danny for explaining the difference between the short game and the longer clubs. yet again something to work on at the range so will definitely gives these two motions a try!

[austino]

Another great one. Last week I couldn't hit my approach irons to save my life (or to save my score) but I was hitting my pitches decently thanks for the previous video. Now I'm going to try this, I think the body last for pitching is what was working, so have to try the body first feeling for the long shots. At this point, I've got nothing to lose and everything to gain.
I agree with all the other commenters that you're the best!

[paulgreen]

Another great lesson with information that is not ever explained, I tend to pick the ball up, hitting high fades, I know understand why. Will work on this one over the next few weeks at the range.

[marybethblend]

This is EXACTLY What I needed to hear! I have been trying to figure out the difference of feeling in the short and long game swings. Thank you!

[bennysjoborg]

A big EUREKA or light-bulb moment! Great explanation and everything all of a sudden makes sense... Thanks for your pearls of wisdom!

[annetaylor]

I look forward to your videos and satrtdaus Danny - for me this is one of your best! Love the concept of ‘body waiting’ v’s the ‘club waiting’ off to the driving range…..

[garrytaggart]

Danny once again great video showing in simple terms the difference in swings required when playing this wonderful game. Its a joy to watch & learn from your videos, now practice practice practice. Thank you