HOW TO START THE DOWNSWING | Paddy's Golf Tip #39 | Padraig Harrington

Starting the downswing is fundamental to producing a good swing. In this lesson, I demonstrate the correct movement with the use of a prop to help players experience the required feeling of the stretch in the left shoulder, arm and wrist.

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About Padraig Harrington:

Born in Dublin Padraig is a proud family man married to Caroline with two children Patrick and Ciaran. As a three-time major champion, Padraig is one of the world’s top golfers and his playing record speaks for itself. Following a very successful amateur career, including winning the Walker Cup in 1995 at Royal Porthcawl in one of his three Walker Cup appearances, he turned professional in September 1995.

Having won in only his 10th event as a professional, Padraig became European number one in 2006, before winning his national Open a year later. Winning 38 times as a professional, he captured three major championships in the space of 13 months, which helped him to reach a career high of 3rd in the World Rankings. More recently, he has secured nine tournaments on the PGA Champions Tour, including the 2022 Senior US Open, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024.

Beyond golf, Padraig is a proud family man, married to Caroline with two children and founded the Padraig Harrington Charitable Foundation to provide financial assistance to deserving beneficiaries. During Lockdown he became an internet sensation posting golf tips for amateur golfers through his social media channels and now has his own YouTube channel.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome Back to Paddy's Golf Tips
0:04 Practicing with a Side Slope for Shallowing
1:00 Using Props to Start the Downswing
2:30 The Proper Pulling Motion and Body Stretch
3:50 Avoiding Overcomplication in the Shallowing Process
4:40 The Role of Controlled Stretch in a Downswing
5:20 Putting It All Together
6:00 Final Tips for Mastering the Downswing

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HOW TO START THE DOWNSWING | Paddy's Golf Tip #39 | Padraig Harrington

[PadraigHarringtonOfficial]

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[Me-ceep]

The only real teacher on YouTube. No gimmicks no junk to sale- just real knowledge. Loved the thought of shoulder to shoulder. Now go win that Velero Open

[judd]

We are beyond lucky to have such a wonderful and talented guy like Paddy that takes his time help us Amatures! Thank you and congrats for your entry to World Golf Hall of Fame!!!

[TheDarkestForce]

Paddy's videos are fantastic. These days everyone with a phone has an instructional video on YouTube. Most are long and convoluted. Paddy gives short, to the point lessons with techniques on how to get the "feel" of the proper mechanics. Thank you!

[jeffwilliams]

Owned a practice range for 35 years. Hired countless teachers. Was a scratch player. Padraig, your lessons are awesome. You present numerous ways for the student to grasp what you are trying to convey. And of course, since you have walked the walk, there is no denying the technique is sound. Absolutely, the best golf teaching information on the internet!! Please continue the lessons indefinitely.

[Magnetar]

How can you not like Paddy?! Love the lessons Paddy, thank you very much!

[lennyhuston]

Well done at the Texas Valero open, showing the young pups your still on the prowl, enjoyed watching you play lad 👌

[alanho]

More than 15 years watching Youtube lessons, lost confidence that golf principles that really works by armatures might not even exists. I am so delighted that eventually I find Paddy. His explanation of this "start downswing" and the "grip" and "wrist" action are fundamentals of golfing physics. Other people gave trivial advices that waste your time and cause out focus and chaos. THANKS PADDY!

[garylucas]

Well I’ve just strained me groin and got a double hernia watching you doing this …..paddy is the Peter Pan of golf ….loving the lessons …many thanks

[uncheels]

So, by far my biggest problem, to overcome the “hit” instinct and come over the top. I’ll bet the single most common problem among all amateur golfers. Two things: first, I tried this with resistance bands from the top of a door and immediately got the feedback of starting with the body, with the arms following behind as opposed to trying to “hit” the ball by muscling the club with the arms. Second, what a class act, golf HoFer, major champion, Ryder Cup captain, putting out the best, most practical, easy to understand instruction content on YouTube for free. Thank you, Captain Harrington.

[DSBaseball]

Always the best tips. Thanks Padraig for doing this!

[paulgillanders]

Paddy my wife has ask why the shower rail has came off the wall, what will I tell her.

[jherl]

Newly minted Hall of Fame designee - Paddy Harrington. Your name will now be enshrined and remembered for as long as the game of golf exists.

[RayTilley-kq]

By far the best instruction on YouTube.

[afs-drew]

👍 Excellent Excellent Excellent ! Thank you for giving back to the golf community after such a great career !!

[naumanriaz]

Probably one of the best instruction videos I have ever seen. Immediately gave me more distance and the much wanted draw. I can now complete my swing with much more confidence without a fear of slicing. Paddy, thank you very much !!!

[the_cardchasersportscards]

More putting tips. Your video about missing on the high side was genius and has really helped me

[joeylo]

Damn, this is genius. I wish I would have had this level of information when I was struggling to learn how to golf. This is f'n genius.

[dominiqueg]

I think everybody should carefully listen to these recommendations. Brilliant and thanks !

[patrickschaeffersr]

Padraig is the best. Teaching is something he loves. I can just feel it. My favorite on line instructor. Been following his game for 20 years.