Is there such a thing as a perfect golf swing? This may come as a surprise, but the answer is yes. Unfortunately, it's impossible to do, but we can come within an eyelash of doing it as long as we follow the basic laws of physics and physiology.
Studies have shown that the best way to hit a golf ball can be accomplished by doing four things.
1. The club must approach the ball on the aiming line.
2. The club must strike the ball while it's on the line and be square to it.
3. The club must leave on the line accelerating.
4. The club must hit the ball solid on the sweet spot while doing the first three.
I call these four rules "on, on, on, square and solid." If you are able to consistently achieve each step, you'll be on your way to the most consistent golf you've ever played in your life.
Keep it vertical!
The Surge
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on on on.....
Surge, Once again keeping it straight forward and simple.
Of course I own the alignment video and also highly recommend it to all. As far as vertical goes it is something I have to also review and keep my eyes on frequently.
Interestingly, although a ferris wheel swing (completly vertical back and through) would be perfect, it is interesting to note, the best golfers, including Surge, do not approach the ball on a vertical plan but angled from the top after dropping into the slot. However, as Surge teaches it is easier to get into that ideal 'slot' from a vertical position at the top. Jim Furyk demonstrates this to an extreme and that is why he is known as keeping the club face on the aiming line longer than any golfer on the PGA tour. He creates quite a big loop though I find I get into trouble if I over do it and am better off just to allow in the club to drop in slightly and then swing up to a balanced T finish.
That slightly from the inside move is the opposite of what most golfers struggle with and that is coming over the top or outside in and finishing far too flat and facing left.
Peak Performance Swing
Just like to share this with you, I had knee replacement surgery last year - having suffered for a couple of years with physical swing problems. When I was recovering Doc decided to visit UK and I met up with him for a Session and Clubfitting. some 15 months later I am fit, the Clubs are working well, my golf is the most consistent it has ever been. I won the Veterans Competition at my Club (Board Comptition) and was Second on a card Playoff last Saturday in an Invitation Competition with my Partner. Everyone finds it strange that I swing like Jim Furyk but I tell them that we are the only one's in step - everyone else is out of step! I even point them to Bubba who is largely vertical in his swing. My mates cannot accept that this is the best swing, so I just keep telling them to "Pay up" when we play. Thank you Surge and thank you Doc - you will probably remember me from the Clubfitting but I am now back to 250yds Drives and am 10/20 yds further with my irons. Happy days
Jim Furyk Swing
Funny, it seems that whenever I play golf with a knowledgeable stranger I get compared to Jim Furyk. I just say to myself, great...that means I'm vertical enough! With my former very flat swing I looked a lot more like Matt Kuchar.
Congrats Walburg
Good on ya Mate. Golf is fun but admittedly funner when we hit it a bit further,straighter and score well:) Good for you and a nice compliment to Doc and Surge!
Golf on!
A transition drill
While surfing the web, looking for ideas about performing the transition, I came across this very novel way, to feel the correct action of the right side of the body, with a downswing that does not come over the top. Although my transition for the full swing is more left side dominated, the drill seems to work for me, in that it reaffirms what I am doing with the left side to trigger the transition..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaXMVS1l1A8