Jim Venetos golf swing | Golf Monthly

Tried this at the range today as I've been struggling with weight transfer since I had my left hip replaced (right handed player)
Watched the stuff on Youtube so set up conventionally, then turned my hips and shoulders closed with my left knee bent. I had most of my weight on my left side and target side of the ball; head over the ball and feet and club head still in line with the target. I felt that was having to grip down on the club about an inch or so and that I would hook everything.
I then made my swing trying to keep as still as poss as preached by Jim. The results were intriguing.
No hooks; the majority of shots started straight then drew between 5 - 15 yards although this was exacerbated by the stiff right to left wind. The flight was penetrating and lower than normal. I felt it was easier to get a consistent strike at the back of the ball and was happy with the regular shot shape. It wasn't a true draw as the ball didn't start right of target. I felt constricted with the driver and pushed some of my 3W's. It was difficult to assess whether there was any effect on distance.
For someone like me who sub-consciously hangs back off the lead side and wants to take pressure off my hip and back, then I think this method warrants further investigation. The biggest problem is that you are never going to win the prize for the most beautiful swing