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Jim McLellan

The Perfect Golf Swing is the internationally acclaimed course taught by golf pro Jim McLellan.

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The Perfect Golf Swing is the internationally acclaimed course taught by golf pro Jim McLellan.

Jim has been featured by the New York Times  He is also prominently featured in John Richardson's bestselling book, "Dream On"

Jim has helped tens of thousands of golfers improve their Golf Swing Basics when all other instruction has failed.

Volume I is ten lessons that cover the basics of how to transform your swing into a perfect Golfswing.  All that is required is a golf club and your willingness to do what Jim says.  In fact, in the beginning you don't go to a golf course, you don't even hit a golf ball.  Whether you're just starting or have been playing for years, this is about starting out right or about un-learning all of the bad habits and bad instruction that other magazines, books and videos have put in your head about Golf Swing Basics.

Volume II is about taking your game to the next level.  Increasing power and distance, fixing your slice, chipping, putting, sand shots, etc. 

All of the instruction is delivered via video, and Jim will be available to answer questions you post to Udemy.

Here is an overview of what you will learn in Volume I and II:

The Perfect Golf Swing: Volume I

1.  Good Golf:  The 2 key points that contribute to great golf. 2.  Back Swing:  What is a good back swing and are you making the biggest back swing mistake? 3.  The Hat:  The most important element of the golf swing. 4.  Goob:  A story you will never forget. 5.  Follow Through:  The easiest part of the golf swing and the least understood. 6.  Tie it all Together: 1 golf swing, 1 motion. 7.  Grip:  How to find the grip you were born with. 8.  Stance:  Finding your perfect stance. 9.  Hot Tips:  The 3 things that prevent you from becoming as good as you can be. 10.  Practice:  Practice makes permanent.  Perfect practice makes perfect.

The Perfect Golf Swing: Volume II

1.  The Perfect Swing:  Fine tuning your good golf swing into a perfect golf swing. 2.  Power/Distance:  What is the source of the power?  How you can harness it. 3.  Slicing/Hooking:  How to cure your golf slice in 5 minutes or less.  No kidding. 4.  Clyde:  Questions from the gallery. 5.  Irons:  Keys for superb iron play. 6.  Ball Placement:  Proper ball placement. 7.  Truth and Lies:  The 4 lies. Do you know what they are? 8.  Practice:  Are you practicing intelligently? 9.  Scoring:  The little known secret to a lower score. 10.  Chipping, Putting & Sand Shots: Made Easy 11.  Sage Advice:  The way to your best golf and the dangers of more information. 12.  Visualization:  The beauty of a perfect golf swing.

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Learning objectives

  • Know exactly how to transform your golf swing into a perfect golf swing
  • Lower your score
  • Fix your golf slice, once and for all
  • Increase the distance of your drives
  • Improve your chipping, putting and sand shots
  • Shock all of your friends you have been playing with for years by suddenly surpassing their skills and leaving them in the dust!

Syllabus

The Perfect Swing (Volume I)
Introduction video for The Perfect Golf Swing, Volume I
Learn the two key points that contribute to great golf
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Find out what a good back swing looks like and how to do it.  Also, are you making the biggest back swing mistake?
What is one of the most important elements of the golf swing?  The hat.  Weren't expecting that answer, were you?
The follow through.  The easiest part of the golf swing... and yet, also the least understood.
Tying it all together into one beautiful motion, one perfect golf swing.
How to find the grip you were born with. 
Finding your perfect stance.
The three things that prevent you from becoming as good as you can be.
Practice makes perfect?  Negative.  Practice makes permanent. PERFECT practice makes perfect.
The Perfect Swing (Volume II)
Volume II introduction video
Fine tuning your good golf swing into a perfect golf swing
What is the source of power in the golf swing?  And how can you harness and increase that power?
Slicing is one of the biggest problems in golf and one of the biggest sources of frustration.  Fix your golf slice in less than 5 minutes... once and for all.  No kidding!

Questions you might be having at this point... and more importantly:  answers.

The keys for superb iron play
Proper ball placement

Do you know what the four lies are?  You will after you watch this short section.

Are you practicing intelligently?  Practice doesn't make perfect, it makes permanent.  Perfect practice makes perfect.
Learn the little known secret to lowering your score.
Chipping, putting and sand shots made easy.
Sage Advice: The way to your best golf and the dangers of more information
Visualization: the beauty of a perfect golf swing.  Watch, and let it sink in and become second nature.  You now have all the information to achieve the best golf of your life!

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Jim McLellan, the instructor, is recognized for his work in golf and is featured by the New York Times and in John Richardson's bestselling book, 'Dream On'
Provides detailed instruction on the basics of golf, including grip, stance, and swing mechanics
Offers a structured approach to improving one's golf swing, with a focus on eliminating bad habits
Covers advanced techniques for improving power, distance, and accuracy
Provides video demonstrations and allows for Q&A with the instructor
Course is suitable for both beginners and experienced golfers looking to improve their skills

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Find a golf mentor or experienced player to provide guidance
Accelerate progress by seeking personalized guidance and feedback from an experienced golfer or instructor.
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  • Identify a potential mentor or instructor
  • Request guidance and schedule practice sessions
  • Follow the mentor's advice and implement feedback
Create a personal golf swing analysis video
Develop a deeper understanding of your swing by recording and analyzing it, identifying areas for improvement.
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  • Record your golf swing using a camera or smartphone
  • Analyze the video frame by frame, focusing on key swing components
  • Create a video presentation showcasing your analysis and identifying areas for improvement
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