The lines point to the golfer keeping behind the ball.
It's time to stop teaching that....
The guys from stack and tilt have the idea about where to be upon impact.
Of course staying behind will allow more angle upon impact like a baseball player hitting a home run but itis a matter of consistancy verses the occassional bomb.
anyways...i think the most determining factor in golf is not the driving, but the short plays, like the 8,9 irons, chipping and pitching. if u can be good at that, ull already be at the 18 and below handicap for sure
Yup but tell that to most of the hacks you see at the range. They'll barely touch their middle irons but you can bet they'll be swinging a wood 80-90 percent of the time mixed in with some chipping and putting practice for the rest.
i was only saying that since you said "perfect drive" and in Golf there is no perfect swing/drive. IMO you're right driving isn't everything but still, nowadays in tournaments if you miss the fairway you're struggling to save par; for normal everyday golfing the courses are set up easy. Also IF i were to have a say, it would be PUTTING that is the most determining factor in golf. not just the short irons or chipping and pitching.
Well, no matter what anyone thinks of Els' ability as a golfer, I'm glad you posted this video. There aren't many videos of this great golf swing to be found anywhere.
Not to say that you shouldn't emulate his swing. It's a great swing to emulate for anyone. Like I said, the positions he gets into in his swing are textbook.
Excellent. That's the right approach. As long as you build on solid fundementals, you'll have a much easier time working on distance. Just remember the saying: "Drive for show, putt for dough."
Well if you look at his driving accuracy stat, it's actually quite low compared to a lot of tour pros. He ranks not that much higher than Tiger in driving accuracy...right arond 150th.
So what? In 2005 his longest drive in a PGA event was 396. On average, he hits his driver around 300 yds. For my money, he hits it long enough. So you'd rather hit long than consistent?
Actually, I checked the PGA tour stats...he is quite long. Not quite as consistent as you may think though but you can't be at his speed. I don't know if anyone in golf gets in better positions than he does though.
Thing of beauty. Trying my darndest to emulate his swing by watching his videos and reading his books. So far, I'm 80% there. Gotta work a little more on the release.
Obviously a solid tour swing. Great contact.
The lines point to the golfer keeping behind the ball.
It's time to stop teaching that....
The guys from stack and tilt have the idea about where to be upon impact.
Of course staying behind will allow more angle upon impact like a baseball player hitting a home run but itis a matter of consistancy verses the occassional bomb.
Your choice.
TheUnGolfPro 2 years ago
@TheUnGolfPro There is no reason being ahead of the ball will make someone more consistent. Ernie Els has never had a problem with consistency.
smithersandburns 2 months ago
cayrul, you are right about that.
redhatlinux06 3 years ago
Is this at Harbour Town number 15??
buckeyepride 4 years ago
anyways...i think the most determining factor in golf is not the driving, but the short plays, like the 8,9 irons, chipping and pitching. if u can be good at that, ull already be at the 18 and below handicap for sure
cayrul 5 years ago
Yup but tell that to most of the hacks you see at the range. They'll barely touch their middle irons but you can bet they'll be swinging a wood 80-90 percent of the time mixed in with some chipping and putting practice for the rest.
vaxxon1 4 years ago
i was only saying that since you said "perfect drive" and in Golf there is no perfect swing/drive. IMO you're right driving isn't everything but still, nowadays in tournaments if you miss the fairway you're struggling to save par; for normal everyday golfing the courses are set up easy. Also IF i were to have a say, it would be PUTTING that is the most determining factor in golf. not just the short irons or chipping and pitching.
baka86 4 years ago
well...being ONE of THE best is good enough for me?
cayrul 5 years ago
he may have a good swing or even the "best" but we all know it takes more than a good swing to be the best.
baka86 5 years ago
Sure we do but that's not the point of this thread.
vaxxon1 4 years ago
Well, no matter what anyone thinks of Els' ability as a golfer, I'm glad you posted this video. There aren't many videos of this great golf swing to be found anywhere.
hisairness2340 5 years ago
Not to say that you shouldn't emulate his swing. It's a great swing to emulate for anyone. Like I said, the positions he gets into in his swing are textbook.
hisairness2340 5 years ago
That's what I'm getting at. I'm sure to all the swing doctors out there, Els is the new Hogan.
vaxxon1 5 years ago
at the stage that im in right now...im focusing more on consistency rather than distance...
cayrul 5 years ago
Excellent. That's the right approach. As long as you build on solid fundementals, you'll have a much easier time working on distance. Just remember the saying: "Drive for show, putt for dough."
vaxxon1 5 years ago
??? Where do you see that he's not consistent? Also, his speed is actually conducive to consistency. How do you figure otherwise?
vaxxon1 5 years ago
Well if you look at his driving accuracy stat, it's actually quite low compared to a lot of tour pros. He ranks not that much higher than Tiger in driving accuracy...right arond 150th.
hisairness2340 5 years ago
Not really a telling stat considering that for 05 he missed almost 5 months due to an injury.
vaxxon1 5 years ago
No doubt, a model for consistency. Not the longest hitter though.
hisairness2340 5 years ago
So what? In 2005 his longest drive in a PGA event was 396. On average, he hits his driver around 300 yds. For my money, he hits it long enough. So you'd rather hit long than consistent?
vaxxon1 5 years ago
Actually, I checked the PGA tour stats...he is quite long. Not quite as consistent as you may think though but you can't be at his speed. I don't know if anyone in golf gets in better positions than he does though.
hisairness2340 5 years ago
Thing of beauty. Trying my darndest to emulate his swing by watching his videos and reading his books. So far, I'm 80% there. Gotta work a little more on the release.
vaxxon1 5 years ago
wow, what a great swing! Thanks for sharing!
ilovedachangjin111 5 years ago
how i wish i could make a swing like that...
cayrul 5 years ago