What You Can Learn From The Merry Mex
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What You Can Learn From The Merry Mex
Discovering Insights from Lee Trevino
Listening to Lee Trevino discuss the golf swing is truly enlightening. Known as "The Merry Mex," Lee is a self-made man who learned golf through persistence and determination. Growing up, he would sneak onto golf courses and work as a caddy, dedicating countless hours to honing his skills in Mexico.
Trevino has an exceptional understanding of the golf swing. His technique may be unorthodox?"rerouting the club during the downswing?"but he grasps what's truly important: the interaction between the club face and the ball at impact. That's what influences the shot, not how the swing looks.
When I finally understood Lee's teachings, my game improved dramatically. You've probably heard this advice before, but it's true: you need to hit down on the ball to make it rise. Understanding what's happening at impact took me years to grasp, and it was Lee who provided the breakthrough insight.
Many golfers mistakenly "flip" the club face in an attempt to lift the ball, which saps power. Lee envisions the back of his left hand as the club face during his swing. He imagines "trapping" this hand against the back of the ball?"a move that maintains a right angle between the club and arm deep into the downswing. "Hit the back of the ball with the back of the left hand" is Lee's mantra. Renowned swing guru Butch Harmon even describes feeling like he has steel in his left wrist at impact.
What actually happens when the ball is struck correctly? When you hit down on it, the ball spins up the club face to the top grooves, imparting spin due to those grooves. That's how pros get the ball to stop quickly on the green. In contrast, golfers who flip the club at impact use only the bottom grooves, resulting in a weak, flat trajectory with little spin, as their left wrist collapses.
Observe professional golfers at impact; many display a bowed left wrist, unlike those who flip and allow their wrists to break down. This position enables a powerful release and generates immense power off the tee.
Next time you're at the range, visualize "Back of Left Wrist Into Back of Ball" during your downswing. This thought encourages an inside path and retains release deep into the swing. You'll notice your shots sounding different and achieving greater heights and distances.
Try it?"this approach works!
Hit 'em long and straight!
John Lynch
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