How to Record Golf Swing

Recording Your Golf Swing — OK, this sounds like something only the pros do, but not quite. Learning how to record golf swing is one of the best tools for improvement at all levels of the game. As a golfer who has been at it for years, even spending time on my swing and video analysis has helped me immensely. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an aspiring tour player, recording and analysing your swing can give you invaluable feedback. This guide will take you step-by-step on how to get it right as a professional.

The Importance Of Recording Your Golf Swing

But before getting into the how-to part, you might be wondering why.

Objective Feedback

Your swing, in-process, is not the best time to evaluate the quality of your shape. Video provides you with objective feedback that you cannot get any other way.

Identifying Flaws

Maybe your flat is too in, or you’re over-the-top at the top end of the arc. These are intransigent but difficult to sense, yet, staring at your video, they are glaringly obvious.

Tracking Progress

This can be helpful to track progress versus merely hitting the ball better as it helps to tie any adjustments in technique to striking the the ball better.

Recording Your Golf Swing, in 7 Steps

Choosing the Right Equipment

You don’t need a fancy DSLR. In fact, nearly every modern smartphone can record in 1080p or even 4K, more than sufficient for club swing analysis.

Recommended Gear:

• 60 fps or better smartphone
• Tripod or phone holder (ideally with adjustable height)
• Optional visual references (golf alignment sticks or markers)
• Set Up Your Camera Correctly
• Your camera angle is crucial. Here are the two most used angles:

Down-the-Line (DTL)

• Align the camera with your hands behind you.
• The line and ball that you are aiming for need to appear.
• The height of the camera should be about mid-high.

Face-On

• Place the camera perpendicular to the chest.
• Ensure that the whole body and club are in the frame.

Tip: The additional use of a pair of alignment sticks may further aid camera angle consistency.

Proper Lighting and Environment

Never hold the camera in low light and avoid shooting into the sun. Pick a well-lit environment, preferably during the golden hours (early morning or late evening).

Record in Slow Motion

Enable slow-motion mode if your phone allows. This process enables us to complete a frame-by-frame contextual analysis.

Record Multiple Swings

Don’t rely on a single swing. Take 5-10 swings using multiple different clubs for a full-picture perspective on your mechanics.

Analyze Your Swing

To analyze your footage, use an app like Coach’s Eye, Hudl Technique, or V1 Golf. Look for consistency in:

• Setup
• Takeaway
• Backswing plane
• Transition
• Impact position
• Follow-through
• Analysis With the Experts: Analysing Better

Compare with Pro Swings

X STITCH || Track STITCH: Overlay your swing with that of a PGA or LPGA pro. There are plenty of apps to compare side by side. Identify the commonalities and the divergences.

Concentrate on One Thing at a Time

When you try to fix everything, trust me, it gets overwhelming. Choose one weakness and improve it until it is no longer a weakness.

Involve a Coach

If you own a swing, then send clips to a qualified instructor. They can provide you with insights you may overlook.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Bad angles: If you are shooting from behind your feet or too far off-center, it can warp your swing.
• Too few shots: One shot does not tell a story
• Tight crop, lack of a filter – the heavy crop will cover some critical information that makes the impact.
• Disregarding short games: It is definitely important that you do not skip pitching, chipping, and putting – they are just as essential.

EXAMPLES IN THE WILD: The Case of Me

I recorded my swing and found I was swaying too much on the backswing, something I had not noticed on the course. I eventually fixed it with my coach, and the ball striking was a whole different world. I now make it a point to record every range session.

Best Tools and Apps to Use

• V1 Golf: Contact a coach, pro-style analysis
• Hudl Tech: Best for side-by-side comparison
• Coach’s Eye: Slowed down the effects of a simple interface

But filming your golf swing is not just a hot tip: it is a game-changer. It adds a depth of understanding and responsibility that makes it difficult to feel otherwise. If you set up right, use the right tools and deliberately analyse your footage, you will make faster and more targeted progress with your swing.