Edouard Montaz is a French golf instructor who teaches the "Wisdom in Golf" method throughout Europe, a method developed by Canadian Shawn Clement. Here is his background, his "natural swing" method, and summaries of his video lessons.
Who is Edouard Montaz?
Edouard Montaz is a golf enthusiast who has turned his passion into a career. He discovered Shawn Clement on YouTube in 2006, then crossed the Atlantic in 2009 to meet him in Canada. Shawn Clement then asked him to adapt his videos into French.
Since then, he has been promoting the Wisdom in Golf teaching method in Europe, where he oversees the instruction. He teaches, in particular, at the Prieuré Golf Course, in the Yvelines department, and in Paris, at his Indoor Wisdomingolf Lab.
Edouard Montaz and the Wisdom in Golf Method
A natural, effortless swing
What a refreshing approach to teaching Édouard offers us, using a method inspired by Shawn Clement! It’s a style of golf featuring a natural, effortless swing, with a teaching philosophy that stands out from the standards typically found in academic and traditional golf instruction.
Task-Based Instruction
Rather than teaching specific swing positions, he focuses on developing the golfer’s intent toward the target and lets the body adjust on its own, drawing on an understanding of the golfer’s physiology and biomechanics. He offers one-on-one lessons, remote analysis, and an online program called Wisdomingolf Prime.
The Career of Edouard Montaz
| Field | Landmark |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Check out Shawn Clement's videos on YouTube |
| 2009 | He met Shawn Clement in Canada and began adapting his videos into French |
| Wisdom in Golf | Director of Education in Europe |
| Locations where classes are held | Golf du Prieuré (Yvelines) and Wisdomingolf Indoor Lab (Paris) |
| YouTube | The method's French-language channel, with over 10 million views |
Edouard Montaz's Method in Practice
Contact is a prediction
He starts with an observation: the practice swing is often better than the swing with a ball, because without a ball, you deliver the club toward the target. For him, ball contact is a prediction, not an action: by simply lowering your stance in stages, you transition from swinging through the air to making clean contact with the ball, without ever having to seek out the ball.
Width and Rhythm
With the driver, the sole should cut through the grass during the backswing and toward the target. He builds up his rhythm at 30–40 percent of his full speed, letting gravity position his arms and the club before accelerating.
The body steps out of the way
He builds each shot from the end to the beginning: the target, the trajectory, the setup, and then the backswing. He opposes backswings where the shoulders rotate against a locked lower body: the body must move out of the way of the arm, like a sword cutting through bamboo. The same image helps him find the proper plane on shots with a slope, where the ball is higher than his feet.
Edouard Montaz's Lessons on Best Golf Tips
- Rhythm, tempo, and swing plane (Rhythm and Tempo, Swing and Swing Plane, Driving): Let the centrifugal force carry you through your swing (Wisdomingolf method), A smooth, effortless swing for a great drive.
- Target Intention and Contact (Target Focus, Irons – Compress the ball): Focusing on the target helps you stop concentrating on your swing, Having excellent ball-handling skills… without even trying.
- Backswing and Rotation (Backswing, Body Rotation): Finish the backswing properly… to start it off right.
- Field-grown trees and hybrids (Fairway Woods, Hybrids): Have the clubhead whipped to hit a fairway wood.
- Uneven Lies (Uneven Lies): Working on your dynamic stance for shots on a slope.
Do you like the Wisdom in Golf method? Check out the fact sheet on Shawn Clement.
FAQ About Edouard Montaz
Who is Edouard Montaz?
Edouard Montaz is a French golf instructor who teaches Shawn Clement’s “Wisdom in Golf” method throughout Europe; he met Clement in Canada in 2009.
Where does Edouard Montaz teach?
At Golf du Prieuré in the Yvelines department and in Paris at his Wisdomingolf Indoor Lab. He also offers remote assessments.
What is the Wisdom in Golf method?
An approach to a natural, effortless swing based on focusing on the target and letting the body move out of the way, rather than on swing positions to memorize.
What lessons by Edouard Montaz can be found on Best Golf Tips?
Seven videos: rhythm and centrifugal force, driving, target intent, ball contact, backswing, fairway wood, and shots on a slope.
