The Rebuild - Part 4: Can a 50¢ Towel Finally Correct My Driver Swing Path?

The ModGolf Podcast — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0700

"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result... and I have been INSANE with my driver for four decades." 😵

Can a 50 cent tea towel finally correct my driver swing path?

If you struggle with powerless effort instead of effortless power, or if you’re tired of blocking slices and snap hooks off the tee, this episode of The Rebuild is your turning point. Host Colin Weston reunites with PGA Teaching Pro Quinn Vilneff to tackle the "bane of his existence"—the driver.

Watch as Quinn diagnoses Colin's 7-degree left club path and introduces a surprising (and cheap) training aid: a simple towel. In this 20-minute masterclass, you’ll learn why traditional swing thoughts fail with the longest club in your bag and how to finally build a driver swing that neutralizes your path and increases ball speed.

Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then why not watch this episode on The ModGolf YouTube channel!
---> https://youtu.be/a3OfR1WI2b8 or click on the image to add some video to the sounds and words.

Episode Chapters
00:00 - The Insanity of Driver Struggles
02:35 - Colin’s "Before" Swing Data (7° Left Path)
05:40 - Why The Driver Hates Your Body Mechanics
08:45 - The 50¢ Towel Drill (Best Training Aid Ever)
11:00 - Step 1: Missing The Towel (Changing The Path)
12:15 - Why The Ball Goes Right (And Why That’s Good)
14:00 - Step 2: Closing The Clubface For Power
16:45 - The 3 Pillars of The Rebuild (Recap)
17:30 - How To Train Indoors & Work With Quinn Online

What You’ll Learn in This Golf Lesson:
The Towel Drill: How a 20-cent towel is more effective than a $200 training aid to force your club path from negative (left) to neutral or inside-out.
Step-by-Step Reprogramming: Why you must start swinging slowly without a ball to eliminate the "left path" habit, and how to add speed after the movement pattern is fixed.
The Two-Piece Puzzle: Why fixing your path (step 1) will initially send the ball right, and how to later layer in clubface control to turn those blocks into powerful, low-spin draws.

👇 LET US KNOW...
What is your biggest frustration with the driver? Are you stuck in the "powerless effort" trap? Drop us a comment - Colin is reading them!

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RELATED VIDEOS & RESOURCES
👉 Book a virtual or in-person lesson with Quinn Vilneff at https://universitygolf.com/quinn-vilneff/
or on Instagram @vangolfpro

👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 1: Are You Ready for a Golf Transformation That Actually LASTS?
--> https://youtu.be/Vtxcxs_If4I

👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 2: Are You Ready To Fix Your Short Game By Understanding Spin Loft?
--> https://youtu.be/9yuk1xCW-t0

👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 3: Is Your Swing Sequence Correct?
--> https://youtu.be/YKW9Nqjhw24

👉 Check out Gowanus Golf Club in Vancouver, the members-based indoor facility featuring TrackMan.
--> https://ggcvirtualgolf.ca/

👉 Cameron Barkley - Vancouver Golf Performance
--> https://www.vancouvergolfperformance.com/ Special Guest: Quinn Vilneff - Class A PGA of Canada Teaching Professional..

The Rebuild - Part 3: Is Your Swing Sequence Correct?

The ModGolf Podcast — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0800

Is your golf swing stuck in the past? In Part 3 of "The Rebuild," I’m back in the bay with Quinn Vilneff, Class A PGA of Canada Professional at Gowanus Golf Club in Vancouver. We’ve fixed the chipping issues, so now it’s time to tackle the full swing. The one that’s been holding me back for years.

If you struggle with pulls, wipey fades, or feel like you just can’t compress the ball, this lesson is for you. Quinn breaks down why my 61-year-old baseball background is fighting my golf swing and gives me three simple, actionable feels to finally get my sequencing right.

We go deep on Smash Factor, Center of Mass, ground reaction forces, and the "kinematic sequence," but Quinn makes it simple. The result? I gained 15+ yards with my 7-iron almost instantly just by moving my body differently.

Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then why not watch this episode on The ModGolf YouTube channel!
---> https://youtu.be/YKW9Nqjhw24 or click on the image to add some video to the sounds and words.

Episode Chapters
0:00 - Intro: From Short Game to Full Swing
1:30 - Smash Factor 101: What Rory's Driver Controversy Teaches Us
4:45 - The BIG Diagnosis: ** Where is My Pelvis at Impact?
**8:15 - The "Dipping" Problem & Trail Leg Extension
10:00 - The Mountain Analogy: Why Your Old Swing Never Dies
13:30 - Golf Swing Sequencing Explained (Hands → Arms → Shoulders → Hips)
16:45 - The "Bump" Drill: Getting Left Sooner
20:30 - Ground Reaction Forces: Using the Ground Like a Pro
24:15 - Creating Space: Why Your Hips Are Blocking Your Swing
28:00 - ** The "Third Grade Bump" Live Drill
**31:00 - Exaggeration is Key: Rehearsing vs. Swinging
35:00 - 7-Iron Results: The Launch Monitor Doesn't Lie (+15 Yards!)
39:00 - Preseason Drill: The Yoga Ball Move (Indoor Training)
41:00 - Part 4 Preview: The Driver (The Club I Dread)

What You’ll Learn in This Golf Lesson:
• The real reason you flip or scoop at impact (and how to fix it with your body, not your hands).
• The simple "Trail Leg Extension" feel that stops you from dipping down.
• How getting your center of mass in front of the ball changes your club path instantly.
• The one indoor winter drill to improve your swing sequence without hitting balls.
• Why golf fitness (with Cameron Barkley) and golf instruction must work together for all golfers, but especially for older ones like me.