— The Spiritual Golfer —
They have learned not to fight the natural swing inside them.
Oh come on, it can’t be that simple, you say! Well, ask yourself this question: Do Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, Gary Player and Bobby Jones swings all look alike? For fun, let’s add to this list Arnold Palmer, Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson, Peter Jacobsen, Bob Murphy, Nancy Lopez, Natalie Gulbis, Tom Kite, Tom Watson, Chi Chi Rodriguez, and Lee Trevino. Watch these great players’ swing, and you will agree they are all very unique. However, their swings have three physical things in common, and we will cover what they are and how you can duplicate them with your own natural swing. While I have not ever had the pleasure to speak with Tiger, other than saying hello to him at the 2005 President’s Cup, I have studied his game. Same goes for Jack Nicklaus. Having had the pleasure of teaching amateurs and professionals at all levels, the one common theme that always emerges is that when golfers find their natural swing inside them, they improve dramatically. This improvement is almost immediate.
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