122. Checkpoints to Look at in Your Golf Swing: Part 1 | Down the Line

Welcome back to another episode of Stock Shot Secrets! This is Kyle Morris, and today we're diving deep into one of the most crucial aspects of your game: understanding and analyzing the key checkpoints of a great golf swing—from the down-the-line perspective. In this episode, Kyle unpacks what separates consistent ball strikers from the rest, why relying on ball flight or feel alone can be misleading, and why video analysis is the ultimate judge when working on your swing.You'll learn exactly where to position your hands, arms, and spine at address, how to capture your swing on video for the best feedback, and what to look for in each swing position—from setup, to the backswing, all the way through impact and follow-through. Kyle breaks down the techniques used by elite players like Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose, explaining the subtle similarities and the science behind their success.If you’ve ever wondered how to make real, lasting improvements—rather than just being the “golf ball whacker guy” at the range—this episode is packed with practical advice and actionable tips. Get your notepad ready, grab your phone for some self-video, and join us as we decode golf’s most reliable stock shot secrets. Let’s get started!00:00 Interactive Golf Swing Webinar07:52 "Filming Golf Swings: Focus on Hands"11:11 Mastering the Stock Golf Shot18:23 "Golf Swing Angles Explained"26:06 Golf Swing: Steep to Shallow Transition27:27 "Max Velocity Through Club Pivot"35:03 "Steep-Shallow-Steep Golf Swing Explained"41:13 "Filming Golf Technique Improvements"47:44 Golf Lessons: Confidence and Competence51:29 Golf Swing Alignment Drill56:01 Hip Rotation and Swing Assessment59:51 Creating Golf Swing Lag Effectively01:05:41 Golf Swing Assessment OfferMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/paradise-islandLicense code: EGCL4LAT2URKBLYUCopyright 2026 Kyle Morris