ESTABLISHING CORRECT STANCE AND POSTURE | Paddy's Golf Tip #10 | Padraig Harrington
Padraig Harrington
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The stance and posture of the golf swing is much more relaxed that most players perceive. To ensure an effective swing, you want to begin from a relaxed, ready position- without unnecessary stiffness or rigidity.
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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 to Paddy’s Golf Tips
0:02 Introduction to Stance and Posture
0:20 Why Relaxation is Key in Posture
0:37 Foot Position for Optimal Movement
1:00 Finding the Right Stance Width
1:50 The Importance of Movement Before Swinging
2:30 Proper Knee Flex Without Overbending
3:20 Hip and Back Alignment for Comfort
4:10 Arms and Hands Positioning
5:00 Avoiding the “Stiff Golfer” Look
5:30 Old-School vs. Modern Posture Techniques
6:15 The Role of Head Position in a Powerful Swing
7:00 Allowing Natural Head Movement During Swings
8:00 Down-the-Line Head Movement Example
Stay Connected With Padraig:
Facebook: https://bit.ly/40587j0
Instagram: https://bit.ly/426tmUg
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Website: https://bit.ly/4h5MGVA
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© Padraig Harrington
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ESTABLISHING CORRECT STANCE AND POSTURE | Paddy's Golf Tip #10 | Padraig Harrington
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ESTABLISHING CORRECT STANCE AND POSTURE | Paddy's Golf Tip #10 | Padraig Harrington
Padraig Harrington
178,621 views
The stance and posture of the golf swing is much more relaxed that most players perceive. To ensure an effective swing, you want to begin from a relaxed, ready position- without unnecessary stiffness or rigidity.
#PadraigHarrington #Golfing #golfskill
SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CONTENT: https://bit.ly/4gKoVme
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 to Paddy’s Golf Tips
0:02 Introduction to Stance and Posture
0:20 Why Relaxation is Key in Posture
0:37 Foot Position for Optimal Movement
1:00 Finding the Right Stance Width
1:50 The Importance of Movement Before Swinging
2:30 Proper Knee Flex Without Overbending
3:20 Hip and Back Alignment for Comfort
4:10 Arms and Hands Positioning
5:00 Avoiding the “Stiff Golfer” Look
5:30 Old-School vs. Modern Posture Techniques
6:15 The Role of Head Position in a Powerful Swing
7:00 Allowing Natural Head Movement During Swings
8:00 Down-the-Line Head Movement Example
Stay Connected With Padraig:
Facebook: https://bit.ly/40587j0
Instagram: https://bit.ly/426tmUg
X: https://bit.ly/4fSENSu
Website: https://bit.ly/4h5MGVA
Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Padraig Harrington. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided.
© Padraig Harrington
Produced by Viral Nation
ESTABLISHING CORRECT STANCE AND POSTURE | Paddy's Golf Tip #10 | Padraig Harrington
@padraigharringtonofficial