by Brenda
After trying a couple different times to take some lessons from some "pros," I found that I was getting worse instead of better.. It's difficult trying to remember what seemed like the 20+ different things I'd been taught.
I saw an ad for Natural Golf and mentioned it to a dear friend that had been playing golf longer than I'd been alive. He remembered Moe Norman and his amazing ball striking and suggested I try it.
I'm SO THANKFUL I did. Within weeks I had improved by at least 5-10 strokes and it felt 'so natural.' As an athlete it was the best and easiest way to learn golf and have immediate results. I highly recommend it to anyone struggling or just picking up this game!!
Brenda

by Gary Johnson
My experience with Natural Golf was not a good one. During the class the instructor announced that he was going to quit teaching in favor of growing grass on golf courses. (immediately!)
Despite much practice, the inevitable occured. When changing your grip, stance, equipment, and swing, all at the same time, the wheels will inevitably come off.
I called to request the promised retake of the class, only to be ignored.
Not even a return phone call or email.
A lousy company to do business with!

by Art Dunford
I had been a 7-9 handicap from age 35 to 62. As my age was increasing so was my index. At 65,I decided to try natural golf(NG). Being a mechanical engineer, the concept made sense to me.Unfortunately,I only incorporated those aspects of NG that made sense to me.After two years with no improvement,I decided to fully commit.The results were amazing.My index has dropped from 10.8 to its present level of 4.1.Over those two years I had only broken 80 once.Nineteen of my last 20 rounds have been between 73 and 79.The key factor was placing the club 12 to 15 inches behind the ball at address.I lost some distance at first but it later returned.If I hadn't turned to NG I probably would have given up the game.Stay with it;NG really works. Art Dunford

by Bill A.
I started NG in 1997 after reading an article in Golf Digest about Moe Norman. The author seems to be very misinformed about both Moe and the Natural Golf. The book entitled "The Feeling of Greatest" has an intro by Lee Trevino who says Moe was the greatest ball striker he ever saw. Ken Venturi nicknamed him "Pipeline Moe" for the straightest of his shots. He was recognized by and played golf with top stars from Sam Snead to Tiger. All marveled at his shots, even as an old man. Why wasn't he a star on tour? Read the book. Because your sources never heard of him is just validation that your article is not well researched. Rick Smith wrote a magazine article about "alternative golf swing" and after playing that way, he concluded that it was easier and absolutely the way for a weekend golfer to play but it should not be taught to kids that wanted to pursue an advanced degree of competitive golf. He said golf has evloved into a power game and the swing lacked distance. An average golfer doesn't need distance to score. I am age 59 and always score between 78 and 84 on difficult courses. I never hit the ball more than 240 off the tee. Usually about 220. It's about limiting penaltyies and non-playable shots. Whan I switched to NG it wasn't because I played bad, I was a 9 handicap. It was that to maintain that level of play, I had to practice all the time. Not anymore, I play 2-3 times a week and don't worry about my swing. When I try to get others to play NG they combine half of it with half conventional swing and that won't work. So when you hear detractors talk about NG, they probably aren't even doing it.

by Art Dunford
Bill, I totally agree with your message. I tried to incorporate only those aspects of Natural Golf that made sense to me for two years with little or no improvement.Once I committed to the whole package,the results were amazing.Don't worry if you lose some distance at first;it will return.The consistency is unbelievable. Art Dunford

by wannabemoe
I'm not sure if this piece of "analysis" is meant as a provocation, a joke or whether it's just plain bad journalism.
As a journalist myself (not in English) I faced the same question as the author of this piece; Will it work?
On my golf publications expence I took roughly six lessons from a certified pro. I was an 18 hdcp with a tendency to slice. Within three years I was down to 12. I've never looked back and I do now -at 55 - hit the ball miles further than I ever did. Carry from 180 - 230. Which I never thought would be possible. It is no easy fix although it requires less practice to maintain a standard. I have played less the last two years due to work responsibility, but I maintain my handicap with ease, in fact I'm only a good round or two away from being a single handicapper.
It is really simple. By taking the rotation practically out of the swing chances increase by a factor of a hundred that the clubhead hits the ball square, What I experience is that the moment of truth - when the clubhead is square - increases from a spilt second to plenty of time om each side of the ball. What I claim is that my best shots are not that much better than what they used to be (which is a lie since I now hit the ball 50 yards further), but my worst shots are definately in a different league. If you miss 160 yards in the middle of the fairway, that's not so bad. Heck, that's what my good shots used to be like.

by kevin kearney
jusy wondering--did you take natural golf lessons or buy the video? My buddy bought the videos and I'm starting to look them over.I think it will be easier on my bad back.

by Jeff
Have others found that they lose distance when using the Natural Golf swing method? Seems like I've lost yardage, granted it is 40 degrees and it was my first time on the range with the new method. My 7 iron for example normally goes 150 yards, now it's 140 or so... but not sure if this is due to me getting the hang of the new method.
Aside from that, I was very pleased with the results with the Natural Golf swing! I hit most of my shots straight with a very nice ball flight. It seems to require a lot less thought and is much easier as so many less moving parts. Can't wait to go play a round and see if it translates to a lower score. I usually shoot in the 90's. I feel confident it will, and that was after one day of watching the video and one day on the range! If you've played golf before, it is fairly easy to pick up the new technique in my opinion.

by Tim
Jeff,
Give it time, once you get more time and practice in with the swing, your distance will increase. I have been playing the NG swing for about 4 years now and I am pounding the crap out of the ball and I have eliminated the banana ball. Once you feel more confident with your swing you will be able put a little more umph into it.
Temperature does have something to do with it also. When it warms up you'll be happy.:)

by John
I've been playing Natural Golf for a few years now. I keep getting better each year. The distance does come back. I live in the soutwest suburbs of Chicago. The reason for my success is the Natural Golf Instructor I go to. Dave Woods is incredible and I pay him for lessons this is not a commercial for him. Last year I shot my lowest round ever on the course that I grew up on. I used to average in the mid 90s on the course I now average in the mid 80s and last November shot a 77. Natural Golf works and that's the truth from a former slicer!