I want the modern swing fundamentals but it's core strength and flexibility requirements cause me to struggle with it. End up writing checks that the body can't honour.
I want the modern swing fundamentals but it's core strength and flexibility requirements cause me to struggle with it. End up writing checks that the body can't honour.
I think mine falls into the category of "Dog's breakfast".
with all the trimmings.
I have a fat man swing and hit it further than you Ferret.
Maybe you need to start laying into the burgers, more fat more power
I was told the other day I have a simple and compact swing , whatever that means . Personally I think I am like TC and have a fat mans swing. When I get it moving in the right direction I get it out far enough for a 62 yr old . Mind and body don’t match up as well as they did when I was 26
The difference is whether the swing is arm-driven or leg-driven, right? I guess that means I have a classic swing, although I'm trying to get my legs more involved (particularly my lead leg at the start of the downswing).
Not exactly sure what the difference is to be honest.
I would guess I am more modern than traditional but the comment about strength and flexibility confuses me as I have neither.
Ferret you've let Jono into your head... you'll never beat him in matchplay again.
I would say mine is classical, basically because it hasn't changed in 25 years. No idea what the definition of each is though?
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Mine used to have a fair bit of leg drive when I was younger but smashing both ankles when I was 19 and having a handful of steel thrown in both of them took away most of that , so probably mostly arms now with a bit of rotation . I have no idea what you would call it apart from crappy most of the time
Just don’t ask Ferrins to an omelette challenge at RA
my dad taught me how to golf when I was a kid, and he picked them up from reading different 80s golf books...
the swing seems to be concentrate on the hip and shoulder turn leading with the left arm. so not sure if that was the "classical" swing.
I have a shit swing.
Virge said I had a musical swing … The lower body moves like Elvis Presley and the upper body like Stevie Wonder.
You don't get me. I'm part of the Union.
Yer that one.
Was having a good at it today and Charlie Earp chipped in that I was coming over the top on a few shots.
Mine’s a modern classic
Just got to show God the time
I can't see much in that article about the differences, it mostly talks about basic fundamentals that have been around forever. This article seems to be more about creating content to attract website hits rather than saying anything really meaningfull.I do agree that there is a modern golf swing that is exemplified by the likes of Rory McIlroy that's more so because they are so fit and strong and athletic.it's just not practical to try to copy them. So yeah, what Chris said.
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Bobby Jones: Clubs were whippy and the game was played along the ground. He had to lift his left heel and move his legs to stay with the club or he would overpower it.
Snead, Hogan, Nelson: They were probably copying Jones to some extent but the steel shafted clubs became a bit stiffer so they could be more stable and aggressive. Game still largely played along the ground.
Nicklaus: You can almost see the transition from a ground game to an aerial game in his golf swing changes. As most kids do he started with a reverse C trying to lift the ball. Became more neutral in his 20's. (One of the best swings ever). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLkWo_gTNN0 And ended up with a bit of a reverse C.
Watson, Norman, Seve, Miller: Reverse C. Trying to hit it high with clubs and balls that are designed to go low. A lot more water carries and lush conditions encouraged an aerial game.
Tiger: Clubs and balls started making it easier to hit it in the air so he didn't have to lift and clubs were stronger so he could keep a solid base and spin as hard as possible. (The second swing at 43 seconds is probably the best modern swing ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeJIsk0_dD0 . If only he had stayed out of the gym and not had any lessons he might have won 40 majors) Even looking at the first swing in the video he was already overcoached before he turned pro.
Today: Clubs are really light and stiff. Less body movement and more flicking with hands and arms. Dustin Johnson. The new equipment has made the game a lot easier for juniors, women and old people but more difficult for big blokes who would like to use their mass. Interesting how many tour pro's have shorter heavier specs than you can buy off the shelf or find in an amateurs clubfit.
I grew up heaving persimmon and steel and have hated the light clubs and positive angle of attack.
Modern,
I'm a crusher not a flusher
My swing is more lumberjack with large axe
Style changes with every swing.
So who f***ing knows?
Once you go yellow, you will never go back
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