Combining Entertainment and Education to Improve Your Golf Game - David Buck, CEO at Big Swing Kings

In this high-energy season 18 premiere, host Colin Weston sits down with David Buck, the charismatic and hilarious founder of Big Swing Kings. David is on a mission to inject more joy and simplicity into the game of golf, moving away from over-complicated instruction and back to the fundamental truths of what makes a ball go straight. A former professional golfer who “won’t see his name on any trophies,” David discovered his unique teaching style by accident when a video of him roasting (then instructing) a golfer’s swing went viral. He breaks down why the quest for “consistency” is often misguided, why impact is the only position that truly matters, and how he’s even learning to play left-handed to better understand the learning process for his students. Tune in for a conversation filled with laughs, practical wisdom, and a refreshingly simple approach to solving golf’s most frustrating problems. Watch the video version with a special swing roast of host Colin Weston on: The ModGolf YouTube Channel (https://youtu.be/Z6w2i10yrQI) Featured Links & Resources: Big Swing Kings Website: [www.bigswingkings.com] Follow David on Instagram: [@bigswingkings] During this episode you will discover these inspiring takeaways: 1. Stop Chasing "Consistency" and Start Understanding Impact The golf world is obsessed with backswing positions, elbow angles, and perfect posture. David argues that this is backwards. The most important moment is the micro-second of impact. If you don’t know what a good impact position looks and feels like, you can’t possibly build a consistent swing around it. David’s entire philosophy starts with mastering a one-foot back, one-foot through motion to ingrain this feeling before ever adding speed. 2. The Fastest Path to Improvement is Often the Simplest Golf is a simple game, but it is not an easy one. David advocates for stripping away complexity, both in swing thought and in equipment. He is a staunch advocate for single-length irons (from lob wedge to at least the 8-iron) because they remove variables like changing ball positions and spine angles, allowing you to focus purely on the strike. This simplicity creates inherent accuracy and makes the game easier to learn. 3. You Have to Choose Fun to Play Your Best Golf Frustration, anger, and the dreaded shanks can make golf feel like a chore. David’s unique approach uses humor, light-hearted roasting, and camaraderie to break down the barriers of fear and frustration. By creating a community where it’s okay to laugh at yourself, he helps golfers relax, which is the first step toward playing better and truly enjoying their time on the course. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/TZkSPd7r.jpg Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Season 18! 01:19 - Who is David Buck and What is Big Swing Kings? 02:16 - David’s “Failed Pro” Background and Philosophy 04:21 - The Overwhelmed Golfer’s Dilemma 04:38 - The Big Swing Kings Process: Start at Impact 06:31 - The Viral AHA Moment That Started It All 09:54 - The Story Behind the "Big Swing Kings" Name 11:30 - Is This Only for "Kings"? (Spoiler: No. Queens are welcome too!) 13:47 - The Upcoming Swing Roast of Host Colin Weston! 13:46 - Why David is Learning to Play Golf LEFT-HANDED 16:38 - The Case for Single-Length Irons 21:55 - How to Work with Big Swing Kings 25:31 - A Testimonial: Curing the Dreaded Shanks 33:14 - YouTube Golf, Tiny Clubs, and Storytelling 37:35 - Wrap-Up & How to Connect Quotable Moment: “The general consensus is fantastic. Same length eliminates complexities and it helps everybody. The fewer variables there are in my equipment, the easier it is for me to find straight.” - David Buck Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then enjoy our video with David Buck on The ModGolf YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/Z6w2i10yrQI). Click on this link (https://youtu.be/Z6w2i10yrQI) or the image below as Colin has his 16 handicap swing ROASTED by David before helping with some simple and straightforward improvement drills. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/vTSdp47F.jpg (https://youtu.be/Z6w2i10yrQI) Want to connect with David? Check out his bio page to make that happen! David Buck's bio >> https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/david-buck Care to have your swing roasted? (oops, we meant analyzed!) Then visit the Big Swing Kings website (https://bigswingkings.com/) or click on the image below to set something up with David. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/sD1vU73D.jpg (https://bigswingkings.com/) Follow Big Swing Kings on social media: • Instagram: @swngsports (https://www.instagram.com/bigswingkings) • TikTok: @swngsports (https://www.tiktok.com/@bigswingkings) We want to thank Golf Genius Software for supporting The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! Are you a golf ...