One of the premier golf instructors in the game puts forth his strategy for learning an “A” (for alternative) swing that aims to provide golfers of all levels better results with minimal practice. The emphasis is on a simple, biomechanically sound swing that can be repeated consistently, yet allows for leeway for individual execution.
Here’s an excerpt from “The A Swing”:
“I like to think of the A Swing as an approach or style to playing good golf. It’s not a strict method and has some latitude in learning it and executing it. Besides, I’ve never liked the word method when it comes to teaching golf. A method implies there is only one way to swing the club effectively, but as Ernie Els’s and Jim Furyk’s swings consistently demonstrate, that can’t possibly be true. However, all swings that hit the ball consistently have one commonality – they’re synchronized. By that I mean there is a harmonious movement of the body, arms, hands, and club – they move in proper sequence at the proper time. If you can sync your body’s rotational movement with the swinging action of the arms and club, you’re on your way to hitting good shots more often and, just as important for good scoring, to improving the quality of your not-so-good shots. When the ball-striking is off, even for top players, synchronization is normally to blame. It’s the essence of the A Swing – to get you synced up!”
