Beginner swing help..

[ritz]

Hey everybody, I've been reading on the forums, trying to correct my swing, but I really don't know enough to figure things out on my own. I could really use some insight. Unfortunately I only have a video from behind to work with. I'm sure there are a lot of glaring issues with my swing, but my biggest problem is my club face is always very open at impact, causing everything to go way right.

Anyway, I'm a beginner and I'm not looking to have a perfect swing at this point, but if you could point me in the right direction so that I can practice correctly I would really appreciate it.

Using a pitching wedge in the video if it isn't obvious, having the same problem with my woods too.

[cloran]

Welcome!

I'm not a professional, but to my eyes you are too steep in the backswing.

Check out this video:

[ritz]

I appreciate the insight Cloran, i think you might be on to something. I'm definitely going to give that a try.

[tightdraw]

No one is looking for perfection. we all need a reliable, repeatable swing capable of accuracy and reasonable distance. If you go at this piecemeal you will be making a mistake. my suggestion is that you contact one of the teaching pros on this site and have them work with you via on line lessons. a golf swing is a set of interconnected elements that fit into a pattern. you will spend very little money and get a great deal of personal attention and direction in this way.
I think all the folks at The Golf Evolution are strong instructors as is Spencer Huggins and iTeach. There are others that are great as well but I know all of these have online services and care a great deal about their students.
The folks on this site are very knowledgeable about golf but we are not instructors. These folks are. your expense will be minimal relative to your imrprovement.

That is the direction i recommend.

Tightdraw

[pavaveda]

I agree with tightdraw. As a beginner, you will save yourself a lot of time, money, confusion, and frustration by seeking out lessons.