Padraig Harrington Breaks Down How to Start the Down Swing
4 golfers recommended it · 2025–2026
Pro swing · Intermediate
Padraig Harrington breaks down how to start the downswing, with the physics and a drill.
Why golfers recommend it
- Breaks it down, physics
- Weight transfer videos, step drills
- Do this drill
- Chopping from top, use lower body
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4 comments from Reddit
u/Wonderful-Depth-448 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Update-input appreciated”
▶ this video This breaks it down. PH has great tips. So much overly technical bs out there on the golf swing. He really simplifies it and talks about the physics of things
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u/SawyerStreet 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Need some advice for my driver swing”
Your weight is stuck on your back foot. You’re grinding your toe into the ground which hurts you for a number of reasons. Checkout some videos on weight transfer, step drills etc - lots out there. Find one that clicks for you. You could benefit from loading your trail knee on the takeaway while keeping some flex. Will help you push off your instep to get your weight moving. Don’t need to crouch but need some flex. …
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u/davidb1424 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “How to drop hands in downswing to prevent coming over the top?”
Do this drill, ▶ this video
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u/MasterpieceMain8252 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “30HCP Help With Swing”
U are just chopping at the ball from top of backswing rather than using your lower body to start downswing. So when your hips should be open at impact, it's closed giving u so much inconsistencies. ▶ this video
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