Who's your Golf Swing Model?

[GolfSpy SAM]

Alright, so it's a BIT of a clickbaity title, I'll agree, as I'm not actually suggesting any of us 100% model our swing after one particular golfer.  However, there are definitely swings that I've seen that I WANT to emulate.  Lately, I've been most mesmerized by guys with incredible tempo and easy power; namely Jake Knapp and Eric Cole.  Their Unbelievably Smooth Power ("USP" - Trademark?) is incredible to watch, and at the range I've been trying to put a TINY percent of their swing into mine.  For me, it's mostly just a mental picture of their tempo, and then trying to swing that way within my own personal swing.  

Who's got a swing that you've modeled part of your swing after? Anybody recent, or are you mostly looking at the Kings (Jack, Arnie, Tiger, Phil, Freddy, etc.)?  

Let me know!

 

 

[TJ Hall]

Jake Knapp is my idol for tempo right now!  Generally my thoughts are a swing like Tony Finau…trying to shorten my swing a little bit.  Have found I get very wild and inconsistent with long swing recently.

Combination of swings…drive like Rory, irons like Scottie, wedges/putting like Jordan.

[Triple_Putt]

Maybe someone like Rahm?  He generates alot of power and is very consistent without winding way back.  I find I get a little lost up there

[TSauer]

Knapp is the mayor of tempo town, love his swing.

I am 6’6” and have always been mesmerized by Ernie Els and his swing, it’s something I’d love to replicate. 

[cnosil]

2 hours ago, GolfSpy SAM said:

 However, there are definitely swings that I've seen that I WANT to emulate. 

Lately, I've been most mesmerized by guys with incredible tempo and easy power; namely Jake Knapp and Eric Cole.  

Who's got a swing that you've modeled part of your swing after?

I think swings like Knapp and going older Els and Couples look so smooth and something I guess I would like to emulate.  I guess  their swings are so appealing because they seem to have a slower tempo and  aren't aggressive  in the transitions. But I can't say I reference any PGA pro when working on my swing  I just want to find what works for me since we are all unique.  

[GolfSpy SAM]

1 hour ago, cnosil said:

I think swings like Knapp and going older Els and Couples look so smooth and something I guess I would like to emulate.  I guess  their swings are so appealing because they seem to have a slower tempo and  aren't aggressive  in the transitions. But I can't say I reference any PGA pro when working on my swing  I just want to find what works for me since we are all unique.  

100%.  I can't say I'm actively trying to mimic any one person's swing - but the tempo of both Cole and Knapp, in particular this year, have really had an impact in my desire to FLOW in a similar way.  I had a nice moment at the range yesterday with driver where I changed my grip just a little and saw immediate results - and that, combined with trying to elongate my backswing had a really, really nice impact.  Curious to see if it's a change that will 'stick' - I'm definitely more curious than anyone else if we can find a permanent thing that keeps driver from being so hot/cold.

[BallsLeon]

Wasn’t familiar with Jake Knapp’s swing, that’s real nice!

I’ve watched this video of Fred Couples hitting balls at the range too much, it’s also pretty relaxing haha

Edit: Also a fan of Sungjae Im’s molasses slow takeaway, and then rip through the downswing.

 

Edited March 17 by BallsLeon

[Michael.Sandoval33]

I have to bring in Morikawa's iron swing. Something so beautiful in the "simplicity" of his whole motion. But it is way too early for me to attempt or compare how I swing to anybody else's. I would take Morikawa's any day though.

[TJ Hall]

Honestly, copying someone from the LPGA would probably be more realistic for me…the PGA just seems like a different game.

[TSauer]

26 minutes ago, TJ Hall said:

Honestly, copying someone from the LPGA would probably be more realistic for me…the PGA just seems like a different game.

Same! Nelly Korda is the first one that comes to mind. Such a beautiful swing. 

[TJ Hall]

1 hour ago, TSauer said:

Same! Nelly Korda is the first one that comes to mind. Such a beautiful swing. 

I have to agree with you 100%!

[Shapotomous]

At my age and flexibility level I look to the Champions Tour and select Langer for a swing model!

If it's a golf model, then those that know about these things (like @GolfSpy AFG) seem to indicate it would be our own @cnosil from a calf muscle point of view.   

[Swood1994]

Max Homa’s swing looks so good to me. It has a consistent tempo and effortless power. I wished it produced better results on tour for him but that’s a discussion for a different thread

[Byrnzee]

@Swood1994 going to echo this pick but also throw Nelly Korda in there as well. Two effortless swings that I wish I could copy and paste onto myself

[funkyjudge]

On 3/17/2024 at 12:45 PM, GolfSpy SAM said:

Alright, so it's a BIT of a clickbaity title, I'll agree, as I'm not actually suggesting any of us 100% model our swing after one particular golfer.  However, there are definitely swings that I've seen that I WANT to emulate.  Lately, I've been most mesmerized by guys with incredible tempo and easy power; namely Jake Knapp and Eric Cole.  Their Unbelievably Smooth Power ("USP" - Trademark?) is incredible to watch, and at the range I've been trying to put a TINY percent of their swing into mine.  For me, it's mostly just a mental picture of their tempo, and then trying to swing that way within my own personal swing.  

Who's got a swing that you've modeled part of your swing after? Anybody recent, or are you mostly looking at the Kings (Jack, Arnie, Tiger, Phil, Freddy, etc.)?  

Let me know!

 

 

For many years, as I was trying to restrict my overly-long and out-of-control swing, it was Tom Lehman -- at least, as a target for me.  Lately, it is more Steve Stricker.

[GolfSpy SAM]

17 hours ago, Swood1994 said:

Max Homa’s swing looks so good to me. It has a consistent tempo and effortless power. I wished it produced better results on tour for him but that’s a discussion for a different thread

How many tours can say they nearly killed a guy WHO WAS FILMING THEM? Huh? Exactly.  

Kidding aside, I'm a HUGE fan of his.  Even if he *might* be a murderer. 

[Swood1994]

2 minutes ago, GolfSpy SAM said:

Kidding aside, I'm a HUGE fan of his.  Even if he *might* be a murderer. 

Haha I believe it was confirmed that he did not hit anyone but smoked a tree right behind the guy's head that was taking the video. Still if you look past the ball in the photo look at that form! 

[GolfSpy SAM]

2 minutes ago, Swood1994 said:

Haha I believe it was confirmed that he did not hit anyone but smoked a tree right behind the guy's head that was taking the video. Still if you look past the ball in the photo look at that form! 

...enabler.  "Look at that form!" "I know he's aiming at people, but the WAY he's doing it is so, so lovely."  

[cksurfdude]

On 3/17/2024 at 12:45 PM, GolfSpy SAM said:

Alright, so it's a BIT of a clickbaity title

..and here's my smarta@@ response...

hahahaha

.. and here's my serious response...

No .. not the same eye candy .. but his model of teaching has really helped me!!!

 

Edited March 19 by cksurfdude

[TJ Hall]

6 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

..and here's my smarta@@ response...

hahahaha

.. and here's my serious response...

No .. not the same eye candy .. but his "method" of teaching has really helped me!!!

 

Different kind of model!

[Erin B]

Lately my swing has either modeled tin cup with the chili peppers 

Or dwarf golf

I’d like it to be like 2000’s Tiger, and tried to emulate his. But alas I’m old and broken now.

[TJ Hall]

4 minutes ago, Erin B said:

Lately my swing has either modeled tin cup with the chili peppers 

Or dwarf golf

I’d like it to be like 2000’s Tiger, and tried to emulate his. But alas I’m old and broken now.

Unfortunately, so is Tiger…

[GolfSpy SAM]

15 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

..and here's my smarta@@ response...

hahahaha

.. and here's my serious response...

No .. not the same eye candy .. but his model of teaching has really helped me!!!

 

Nothing wrong with either of those choices  Though, I think I'd go Claire Hogle over Paige, as I far prefer Claire's swing. But now we're getting distracted.  Back glad you pulled us back to the main thread:

OLD WHITE DUDES YOU CAN EMULATE!

[Erin B]

16 hours ago, TJ Hall said:

Unfortunately, so is Tiger…

Tis true. 

[Huse343]

I am a smaller guy, so I have always leaned towards Rory’s swing. I also grew up watching Tiger, so I’ve always wanted parts of his swings as well. It is nice to try to emulate a professional swing, don’t be afraid to swing your swing too. Scottie Scheffler is perfect proof of that.

[Huse343]

20 minutes ago, Huse343 said:

I am a smaller guy, so I have always leaned towards Rory’s swing. I also grew up watching Tiger, so I’ve always wanted parts of his swings as well. It is nice to try to emulate a professional swing, don’t be afraid to swing your swing too. Scottie Scheffler is perfect proof of that.

 

[StrokerAce]

I'm like @TJ Hall and try to take bits and pieces of things I see.

I like Morikawa's deliberate takeaway.
Hideki's pause at the top.
The way Scottie gets way left on the downswing.
Tiger's finish.

but when I'm playing my best I stop caring about what I look like and just focus on the results.