I have been out of town and the final 9 holes/playoff was the only part of the Master's that I was able to see on TV this year. But it sure looked to me like Tiger's backswing (driver/3W) was longer than before. And that 'length' seemed to come from more wristcock at the top. But as I said I was only able to see the back 9/playoff on Sunday.
Did others (who saw the whole thing) see this as well?
I've been noticing that Tiger seems to get a lot of his distance from having a very fast hip twist.
Since I'm not very good at such observations, I thought I would ask here if that is a valid observation - and whether people work at this aspect when they are looking for more distance.
David Geesaman 13 April 2005 20:57:48 [ permanent link ]
"Howard Brazee" <howard@brazee.net> wrote in message news:d3ja5p$55p$1@peabody.colorado.edu...> I've been noticing that Tiger seems to get a lot of his distance from > having a> very fast hip twist.>
Since I'm not very good at such observations, I thought I would ask here > if that> is a valid observation - and whether people work at this aspect when they > are> looking for more distance.
Yes, his hip turn is noted for being among the fastest and most powerful out there.
However, trying to do it is akin to trying to corner an exit ramp the way Michael Schmacher does in a Ferrari. It would be better to copy an Ernie Els, or simply get into some strength/flexibility work. Just having the extra flexibility to make your full swing motion more effortless (since you're not moving to ends of your range of motion) will generate a great deal more power AND control.
Most players move their arms faster and with less power when they try to drive their body faster.
"Howard Brazee" <howard@brazee.net> wrote in message news:d3ja5p$55p$1@peabody.colorado.edu...> I've been noticing that Tiger seems to get a lot of his distance from > having a> very fast hip twist.>
Since I'm not very good at such observations, I thought I would ask here > if that> is a valid observation - and whether people work at this aspect when they > are> looking for more distance.
Following Tiger's example I have now incorporate a vicious hip turn into my driver swing. I now find that my second shot is much easier from the adjacent fairway instead of from the bushes/trees. Recommended. Rog
"Howard Brazee" <howard@brazee.net> wrote in message news:d3ja5p$55p$1@peabody.colorado.edu...> I've been noticing that Tiger seems to get a lot of his distance from having a> very fast hip twist.>
Since I'm not very good at such observations, I thought I would ask here
if that> is a valid observation - and whether people work at this aspect when they
looking for more distance.
I had two different teaching pro's tell me that a more aggressive hip turn would help me to contain my strong hooking tendencies. I would not say that they were wrong about that, but I was simply not able to hit the ball well enough doing that to determine if it was useful (or not) for 'hook control'.
Following Tiger's example I have now> incorporate a vicious hip turn into my> driver swing. >I now find that my second shot is much> easier from the adjacent fairway instead> of from the bushes/trees. >Recommended.>Rog
Thanks Rog, but I have just one question. The adjacent 3rd fairway at my course is OB from the 5th tee. Now what the hell am I 'posed ta do?
Douglas Siebert 14 April 2005 09:01:12 [ permanent link ]
LeOpdenbrouw@webtv.net (Lee O.) writes:
Rog observed that:
Following Tiger's example I have now>> incorporate a vicious hip turn into my>> driver swing. >>I now find that my second shot is much>> easier from the adjacent fairway instead>> of from the bushes/trees. >>Recommended.>>Rog
Thanks Rog, but I have just one question. The adjacent 3rd fairway at my>course is OB from the 5th tee. Now what the hell am I 'posed ta do?>:-)
I'd play a different course. In-course OB stakes are a hallmark of a poor routing (or a course where planning for housing was more important than planning for the playability of the course)
-- Douglas Siebert dsiebert@excisethis.khamsin.net
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" -- Thomas Jefferson
I'd play a different course. In-course OB> stakes are a hallmark of a poor routing> (or a course where planning for housing> was more important than planning for> the playability of the course)>-->Douglas Siebert            Â
Thanks Douglas.
It's an old course (1950s) built on what had been a dairy farm. A small creek runs between those fairways and errant tee shots can be a major problem for folks on the third. Playing a second shot into that fairway is okay, I've done it once, to good advantage.
Optimally you need a long and straight drive on five to clear the hill coming in from the left. It's really an interesting situation.
"Lee O." <LeOpdenbrouw@webtv.net> wrote in message news:16608-425DCF10-25@storefull-3171.bay.webtv.net...> Rog observed that:>
Following Tiger's example I have now>> incorporate a vicious hip turn into my>> driver swing.>>I now find that my second shot is much>> easier from the adjacent fairway instead>> of from the bushes/trees.>>Recommended.>>Rog>
Thanks Rog, but I have just one question. The adjacent 3rd fairway at my> course is OB from the 5th tee. Now what the hell am I 'posed ta do?> >
Cheers Lee O.>
In the bag goes the driver, out comes the 6iron..... Rog
