This ball changes - Callaway Golf
This ball changes - Callaway Golf This ball changes - Callaway Golf
PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION 3 keys to better BALL STRIKING My simple steps will improve your swing and your scores GROWING UP IN SWEDEN, I PLAYED A lot of different sports, including hockey, ping pong and tennis, so there’s a bit of everything in my swing. Because of this, I’ve always been a fairly ‘handsy’ player and I’m still at my happiest trying to conjure up something a little out of the ordinary – a low, running draw, say, or a high fade into a tight pin. I like to use my imagination when I play. However, you can’t play those types of shots without having a solid foundation to your swing. Over the next few pages, I’ll show you the swing keys that I rely on to keep my game in check and explain how you can upgrade your own game, too. >> BY fredrik jacobson with nick wright Photography: chris stanford Location: the medalist gc, hobe sound, FL SUMMER 2008 Callaway Golf 17
PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION 1 Building a great posture Keep it neat and simple Your set-up should be as relaxed and natural as possible to allow freedom of movement. There’s no need to overflex your knees or create too much spine angle. Take a look at my set-up here (right) and you’ll see I stand fairly tall at address with my arms hanging almost vertically from my shoulders. My lower back is nice and straight and my knees are lightly flexed. See how my feet, knees, hips and shoulders align squarely to each other That’s a major key for solid ball striking and accuracy. FREDDIE’s practice pointers It’s very easy to slip into bad habits when you play a lot of golf. Faults can creep into your set-up over time, so I always like to practice with a club on the ground to ensure that my alignment remains consistent on every shot I hit. Don’t forget: Make time during each practice session to review your swing basics and rehearse your pre-shot routine. MY SWING What you can learn from my technique I never paid much attention to my technique growing up. My coach always said it was more important for me to play than to spend hours fine-tuning my swing. I quickly learned how to shape the ball and I still believe the shot produces the swing, not the other way around. In fact, after we finished photographing this article, I had a few balls left over. With a 6-iron, I hit a few shots into a green about 120 yards away. I loved the challenge of having to visualize the shot and then finesse the ball into the flag. Let me talk you through some of the key points of my golf swing. >> 1. I stand quite tall at address. I don’t tilt forward from my hips or flex my knees as much as some players. >> 2. In the past, my left arm would have been farther away from my body and outside the line, but this is good. 18 Callaway Golf SUMMER 2008
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PROFESSIONAL<br />
INSTRUCTION<br />
3 keys to better<br />
BALL<br />
STRIKING<br />
My simple steps will improve<br />
your swing and your scores<br />
GROWING UP IN SWEDEN, I PLAYED A<br />
lot of different sports, including hockey,<br />
ping pong and tennis, so there’s a bit<br />
of everything in my swing. Because of this,<br />
I’ve always been a fairly ‘handsy’ player<br />
and I’m still at my happiest trying to<br />
conjure up something a little out of the<br />
ordinary – a low, running draw, say, or a<br />
high fade into a tight pin. I like to use my<br />
imagination when I play.<br />
However, you can’t play those types of<br />
shots without having a solid foundation to<br />
your swing. Over the next few pages, I’ll<br />
show you the swing keys that I rely on to<br />
keep my game in check and explain how<br />
you can upgrade your own game, too. >><br />
BY fredrik jacobson with nick wright<br />
Photography: chris stanford<br />
Location: the medalist gc, hobe sound, FL<br />
SUMMER 2008 <strong>Callaway</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> 17
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