Talking 'Mr. Hogan' with Christo Garcia | Episode 118

Christo Garcia from My Swing Evolution is back on the show to discuss his new documentary, 'Mr. Hogan.' Christo and I discuss some of the finer points of his film, including what he learned from a visit to the Ben Hogan Golf Company. We offer our takes on golf equipment during Hogan's time compared to now, as well as how ahead of his time Mr. Hogan was with his club design.

Finally, Christo and I discuss everything that went into making the film and what this means to him on a personal level.

To learn more about the exciting new documentary Mr. Hogan, visit www.myswingevolution.com.

REVIEW: The Hogan Code by Christo Garcia

The Hogan Code is the latest golf instructional video from MySwingEvolution.com founder and host, Christo Garcia, that focuses on the finer elements found in the golf swing of golf legend Ben Hogan. After practicing with the video for the last two weeks, I am convinced that you will not find a better instructional video anywhere. Readers of this site and listeners to our podcast know all about Mr. Garcia. After struggling with his golf game for years, Mr. Garcia read Ben Hogan's Five Lessons and decided to completely overhaul his swing. A YouTube channel with over 8 million views and 23,000 subscribers followed, culminating in what Mr. Garcia calls his "magnum opus": The Hogan Code.

Simply stated, this video is a masterpiece.

Using the foundation of a documentary film style -- unique to the golf instruction video genre -- The Hogan Code walks you through every element of what Mr. Garcia refers to as "the classic swing." You'll learn about the grip, the takeaway, the full backswing, downswing, proper weight shift, and dozens of other finer elements that collectively create a masterful golf swing that anyone can learn.

Wait... a masterful swing that anyone can learn? Trust me: I'm nowhere near pro-golf quality, and I've already implemented many of the techniques in my own swing.

What I appreciate most about Mr. Garcia's approach in The Hogan Code is how he systematically breaks down every key element of the classic swing. He has coined "titles" and phrases to describe every key point in the swing, making it easy to take each individual section with you to work on the range. I'll admit that my first viewing of the nearly 2-hour long video had to be broken into multiple sessions in order to digest the vast amount of information presented, and I strongly recommend you do the same.

The most fascinating concepts I learned in The Hogan Code include Mr. Garcia's explanation of the weight shift, beginning with the proper way to pivot on your back leg in your backswing. I've been taught multiple backswing techniques over the years, but I never felt I had a solid understanding of what I should "feel" when in the proper position. The Hogan Code solved the mystery for me in less than 10 minutes.

The result? I gained 10 yards across my irons simply because I now understand the sequence required to execute the proper weight shift. At the risk of sounding too dramatic, it was as if a decades-old veil of uncertainty had been lifted from my vision. I cannot describe how excited I am for this golf season.

There are dozens of other concepts presented in the video I can brag about, but I don't want to ruin the surprise. It is impossible for me to recommend The Hogan Code highly enough. If you are thinking of purchasing a golf instructional video for the first time or have been frustrated with years of watching other titles, do yourself a favor and visit MySwingEvolution.com and purchase The Hogan Code today.

Everything you could possibly hope to learn about the classic golf swing is in this video. It is a must for any serious golfer looking to take his or her game to the next level.

Golf Unfiltered Podcast 63: The Hogan Code

Christo Garcia of MySwingEvolution.com is back to talk about his outstanding new golf instructional video, The Hogan Code! Christo is a longtime friend of the podcast and continues to share his deep knowledge of Ben Hogan's golf swing on his super-popular YouTube channel. In The Hogan Code, Christo shares even more knowledge of the swing and what you can do to emulate one of golf's greatest players.

I've watched The Hogan Code and am implementing what Christo teaches in my own golf swing. Trust me: this is THE golf instructional video you have to purchase to improve your game. It's simply that good.

Follow Christo Garcia on Twitter at @myswingevo.

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Golf Unfiltered Podcast 20: Christo Garcia of My Swing Evolution

Today on the podcast I welcome Christo Garcia of the YouTube channel My Swing Evolution. Christo has one of the best golf instructional video channels on the internet and has indirectly improved my golf game substantially over the last couple of years. On his channel, Christo chronicles his journey to reinvent his golf swing by modeling it after the great Ben Hogan. Five years later, Christo is routinely breaking 80, has dramatically increased his shot distance across all of his clubs and has even broken par!

During our conversation we discuss the science of the golf swing, a few common misconceptions that amateurs (like me) struggle with on the driving range, and so much more.

(Note: Sorry for the audio issues here and there. I swear I wasn't speaking over Christo when we actually talked! Stupid Skype delay.)

If you are a fan of the traditional golf swing and learning everything there is to learn about swing mechanics, be sure to listen to today's episode and visit the My Swing Evolution channel on YouTube.

Be sure to purchase your copy of Christo's online golf instruction video here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/38548

My Swing Evolution: Hogan Drill, Grip Adjustment, Best Ball Striking Ever!

My Swing Evolution is an instructional golf channel on YouTube and partner of Golf Unfiltered. Founded by Christo Garcia, MSE features a comprehensive examination of the classic golf swing made famous by Ben Hogan. Videos and descriptions featured on GU are taken directly from the MSE YouTube channel with permission.

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In this video Christo demonstrates a drill from Mr. Hogan himself and talks about how much better his ball striking has become.

Fantasy Golf Picks: 2013 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

Zach Johnson returns to The Colonial in Fort Worth, TX to defend his crown at the Crowne Plaza Invitational this week. While not one of the best fields on the PGA Tour schedule, this week's event is rich in history as it is held in Ben Hogan's old stomping grounds. Top names in the field along with Johnson include Jason Dufner, Keegan Bradley (who finished in second place last week at the HP Byron Nelson), Charl Schwartzel (who finished third) and Matt Kuchar.

Here are my fantasy golf picks for this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.