To secure the line, pick something out as the apex of the putt on the walk back to the mark. Then determine how much break to play. They simply do not hit the ground before the golf ball. Most golfers would kill to have Ernie Els’ easy rhythm or Phil Mickelson’s hand-eye coordination, but you rarely hear anyone say they want to swing like Steve Stricker. Face-OnErnie wants his ball position in line with the logo on his sleeve. While you are scanning, you can make adjustments to the line – left, right or center. While many players are looking for a magic bullet or a training aid which might help one miraculously get into a good impact position, I dare say there is not one. “Ha! Video: Analyzing Ernie Els' swing. Remember, the most important parts of the putt are: 1.) 4. That's the source of his power. FEEL that trail wrist bent slightly back, the lead wrist flat and the hands ahead. The large majority of my 3 putts happen when I am not completely SOLD on the line of my putt, aka not committed. Ninety percent of the golfers reply, "Ernie Els'." Ask yourself, which quarter of the cup does the ball need to enter to make the putt go in the hole? Cuban. As you can see in Frame 5 below, Ernie's wrists are still hinged late into his downswing. UP-THE-LINEErnie's legs are very stable here, supporting his turn. Let’s start with this fact: elite level players consistently reach a swing bottom (low point) some 3-4 inches in front of the golf ball-time after time after time. But they should,” says Dennis Tiziani, Stricker’s father-in-law and swing coach. So high hands? It will seem strange at first, but it’s the very small first step in learning to hit down on your tight lies. However, this glute movement can enable the upper body to get loaded behind the ball. When his right elbow gets behind him, like here, he can overcook his draw. It is a trial and error proposition, a learn-from-the-mistakes kind of thing achieved only through repetition with a thorough understanding of what needs to be done. On the other hand, go to any golf course and watch average golfers for a while. Driver Swing Sequence: Ernie Els 8 Photos. GolfWRX is the world's largest and best online golf community. To prove the level of commitment, step up to the ball and look down the intended line to the apex back to the cup and then back to the apex down to your ball. You can see the lack of tension in his arms, which shows that he's got perfect, light grip pressure. His chipping stuff (like Dan Carraher’s) has helped me tremendously. Best rhythm in golf. And to make matters worse, you can never play significantly. Stand square behind the ball mark and the line you have chosen. Fear of FAT shots. Required fields are marked *. He doesn't rush anything, either. “I try to be as firm with my wrists as I can, and just turn through. But change if you must, if your goal is to be a better ball striker. We want to protect the interests of golfers by providing an unbiased platform to feel proud to contribute to for years to come. Square your putter head to the ball, with feet together, on the intended line. This is where understanding the difference between pressure, and weight is critical (see: “Pressure and Weight”). Subscribe Subscribe. Ok, so how is this accomplished? The key to Stricker’s swing is, it has fewer moving parts: It’s a stiff-wristed action controlled by a big body turn. And to make matters worse, you can never play significantly better until you overcome the fear of hitting it fat.. Until you learn a pattern where the bottom of the swing is consistently in front of the ball, the turf game will always be an iffy proposition for you. Telling as they are, these stop-action photos of Ernie's 5-iron swing do not do justice to his metronomic tempo. Expert editorial reviews, breaking golf tour and industry news, what to play, how to play and where to play. The average driving distance for male amateur golfers by age, The average driving distance for male amateur golfers in each handicap range, Costco Kirkland Signature wedge review – GolfWRXers discuss, Matthew Fitzpatrick accuses DeChambeau of ‘making a mockery of the game’; Bryson responds: ‘Hey man, I’d love to help out’, Tyrrell Hatton’s winning WITB: 2020 BMW PGA Championship, 2021 Callaway X Forged CB, UT, and Apex MB irons launched. GolfWRX surrounds consumers throughout the buying, learning and enrichment process from original photographic and video content, to peer to peer advice and camaraderie, to technical how-tos, and more. I personally visualize a dial on the cup. This means that when we are standing over the putt the second before we make our stroke everything happens to ‘go downhill.’ When this happens, depending on your playing level, things can become a bit erratic on the putting surface. The world’s No. When we are 3-putting we are ‘stuck in the box’. So to increase the odds, players must avoid putting in the unsure mind, and take the time to figure out a line. In fact, they, or the fear of them, dominate most golf games. | BALL: Titleist Pro V1 (2007) | DRIVING DISTANCE (RANK): 278.8 yards (124th) | DRIVING ACCURACY (RANK): 67.7 percent of fairways (26th), Here’s a tour swing you can copy Your email address will not be published. The number one mistake I have seen on the lesson tee for over 35 years is unquestionably a player’s inability to control the bottom of the golf swing. Understand that every putt has a statistical level of difficulty. 7. This dynamic change of direction creates a tremendous amount of torque. This will help you see the break if you are having a hard time. This also enhances the shape of the body in the backswing. In fact, if players did not learn how to “save” a shot by bailing out on the downswing (chicken wing, pull up, raise the handle, or come over the top, (yes over the top is a fat shot avoidance technique). Complete one entire stroke. So the first instincts are to throw the club head at the ball and swing up to get the ball in the air; in other words, it makes perfect sense. “I try to make it simple. Do your level best to pay attention to the look and feel of what you’re doing as opposed to the flight of the golf ball. A true swinger of the club, Ernie combines balance, power and rhythm in a package that's clearly one of the best actions of all time.At address, Ernie looks comfortable and balanced, with his arms hanging in front of him and his weight on the balls of his feet. This puts the body and trail arm into a “throwing position”, a dynamic backswing position. Look at the stretch across his shirt in frame No. To some, this may seem like it would cause a reverse weight shift. But they should,” says Dennis Tiziani, […] I take the left arm, rotate it to the top and don’t worry about the wrist set,” Stricker says. DOWN-THE-LINEThe more he stays back, the more his right arm gets below his left. You can follow GolfWRX on Twitter @GolfWRX and on Facebook. Thanks to Ryan Palmer for the photos! UP-THE-LINEErnie turns his lower body through aggressively, like Trevino. In fact, if players did not learn how to “save” a shot by bailing out on the downswing (chicken wing, pull up, raise the handle, or come over the top, (yes over the top is a fat shot avoidance technique) they would hit the ground behind the golf ball almost every time! Torque is what produces clubhead speed, and Ernie produces it with less effort than most tour players. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 1. Golf Instruction: Swing Sequences Swing Sequence: Ernie Els. How is it cut? I feel like that’s a more consistent way.” The position to strive for is one where the left wrist (for a right-hander) is flat, the right is slightly dorsiflexed, and the handle of the golf club is ahead of the grip end. but we rarely, if ever, see a FAT shot. From this new angle, you may find a swing fault or matchup needed in your golf swing to produce your desired ball flight. © 2020 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Much like Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia, Rory gets his trail side to extend a lot early on the backswing. In fact, it is totally counterintuitive. I have seen as much as 4-5 MPH increase in clubhead speed when my students hit form a tee compared to hitting off the turf. This starts with a perception. but we, , see a FAT shot. I have seen everything from hitting 4 inches behind the ball to never reaching the bottom at all. “Ha! First question: Are you better hitting off a tee than on the turf? They simply do not hit the ground before the golf ball. Nick Faldo, Gary Player, and of course, Ernie Els. And best of all, when this becomes your swing, you will lose the fear of hitting the turf first and be free to go down after the ball as aggressively as you like. Don’t be picky, just look and make a decision. And once that “method” is ingrained, it is. The Muirfield Golf Club will be the venue for the event taking place between 18th and 21st July. I've been fascinated by swing-sequence photographs since I began teaching more than 30 years ago and have a collection of almost 1,000 different swings dating to the early 1900s. On the other hand, go to any golf course and watch average golfers for a while. This is a sign the trailing arm moved in an efficient sequence to the top of the backswing. In fact, it is totally counterintuitive. 4 player has a simple, repeatable move, “I try to make it simple. While many players are looking for a magic bullet or a training aid which might help one miraculously get into a good impact position, I dare say there is not one. Copyright © 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. This starts with a perception. 3. Consider a PGA Tour event, Korn Ferry, Champions Tour, LPGA Tour, whatever…You might see missed fairways, missed greens, hooks, blocks, etc. The act of a descending blow is not, in any way, natural to the new player. The answer to all these the same: Because the vast majority of golfers do not have a bottom of the swing arc safely in front of the golf ball consistently. However, this glute movement can enable the upper body to get loaded behind the ball. But change if you must, if your goal is to be a better ball striker. Once you get to the ball, mark it. To some, this may seem like it would cause a reverse weight shift. Draw a line in the sand 3-4″ in front of the ball and try to hit it. Start Slideshow. This happens for a variety of reasons, but the one I’d like to look at today is the position of the golf club at impact with the golf ball. Matthew Rudy. Edited By Peter Morrice

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