Alright folks, let me tell you about my little golf experiment – the Douglas Vu swing. I stumbled upon this online, watched a bunch of videos, and thought, “Hey, why not give it a shot?”
First thing I did was dive deep into understanding the basic principles. It’s all about that flat wrist, keeping the club face square, and rotating like crazy. Watched a ton of slow-motion videos, pausing every few seconds to try and mimic the positions. That alone took a couple of hours.
Next up: the range. Started with just chipping, focusing on getting that wrist position right. It felt super weird at first, like I was doing everything wrong. The ball was going everywhere EXCEPT where I wanted it to go. But I kept at it. I mean, really kept at it, hitting probably a hundred balls just chipping.
Moved on to the half-swing with a 7-iron. Again, the flat wrist was the focus. I tried to feel that connection, that “one-piece takeaway” they talk about. It was tough! My natural swing is way more wristy, so this felt incredibly restrictive. Spent a good hour just working on that half-swing, trying to groove the motion.
Then came the full swing. This is where things got interesting, and by “interesting” I mean frustrating. Trying to coordinate the flat wrist with the full rotation…whew. My body was fighting me the whole way. I chunked shots, topped shots, sliced shots – you name it, I did it. But every now and then, I’d hit one clean, and you could feel the power. That kept me going.
I recorded myself on my phone, which was probably the most helpful thing I did. Watching the videos, I could see all the little mistakes I was making – wrist breaking down, not rotating enough, early extension. It was brutal, but necessary.
After a few range sessions, I took it to the course. Big mistake. My scores were terrible. I was so focused on the swing mechanics that I completely forgot about playing golf. I was thinking about my wrist instead of the target. Lesson learned: range is for practice, course is for playing.
So, I went back to the range. More drills, more videos, more frustration. But slowly, things started to click. The swing felt more natural, the ball flight was more consistent, and my distances started to improve. I even started drawing the ball, which is something I’ve never been able to do consistently before.
I wouldn’t say I’ve completely mastered the Douglas Vu swing – far from it. I still have a lot of work to do. But I’ve definitely seen some improvements. My ball striking is better, my swing feels more powerful, and I’m hitting the ball farther.
Here’s what I’ve learned so far:
- Consistency is key: You gotta put in the time and practice regularly. There are no shortcuts.
- Record yourself: It’s the only way to really see what you’re doing wrong.
- Don’t take it to the course too soon: Get comfortable on the range first.
- Be patient: It takes time to change your swing. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t see results immediately.
Will I stick with the Douglas Vu swing? Maybe. I’m still experimenting, and I’m always looking for ways to improve. But it’s been a fun and challenging journey so far. And who knows, maybe one day I’ll actually be able to break 80. That’s the dream, anyway.
Final Thoughts
Give it a try if you’re looking for something new to work on. Just be prepared to be frustrated, challenged, and maybe even a little bit sore. But if you stick with it, you might just surprise yourself.
