WATCH: Tommy Fleetwood explains his three-quarter swing
16/03/2024 19:05
Tommy Fleetwood has an interesting swing style that has caught the attention of many who wonder why he doesn’t follow through fully on most of his shots.
The answer is pretty simple and Fleetwood himself has explained the decision.
It is all about hitting the ball accurately and having a highly repeatable and zeroed-in swing.
Fleetwood has found that he doesn’t lose much distance with this style and gets accurate shots from all over the course.
Watch as Fleetwood explains his choices.
The professionals frequently use a three-quarter golf shot when you watch professional golf competitions.
(At this point, they follow through three quarters of the way and swing approximately three quarters of the way on their back swing.)
This is primarily evident when attacking the green with their second or third shot.
When golfers discover they are “between clubs” if they take a full swing, distance management is the primary motivation for the shortened swing. Your game will improve the more control you have over the distance of your shots.
If you are in doubt about which club to use to get the necessary distance, you want to think about taking a three-quarter shot. For instance, utilise a three-quarter swing with the lower-lofted 8 Iron if a complete swing with the 9 Iron won’t get you there.
Bring the ball closer to your stance’s centre. This will enable you to produce the best possible strike by making contact with the ball near the bottom of your swing arc.
Keep in mind that you will only raise your hands to around shoulder level. At the peak of your swing and again after the follow through, it’s important to locate the shaft pointing straight up into the sky.
You should attempt to create a feeling that your upper torso and chest are hitting the golf ball. This should assist in getting rid of any wrist “flipping” during contact, which frequently results in uneven golf strokes.
Be careful to extend through the ball on the follow-through and finish with the shaft pointed upwards and your belt buckle towards the target.
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