Science and Artof the Golf Swing

Reeves Weedon Fellow of PGA

Head Professional, Hartsbourne CC

The Phase Seven SwingThe Lower Body Swing

We teach in metaphors:

What is The Phase 7 Swing?

•A geometric learning system to create a right forearm plane throughout the golf swing.

•There are 7 Phases to the golf swing

•In = 4 Out = 3

Philosophies of The Phase 7 Swing

•Requirements of the golf swing (Loft, Load, Pressure)

•Axis Tilt Removed (Arms below right shoulder)

•Mass X Velocity = Momentum (X - Factor)

Philosophies of The Phase 7 Swing

•Gravity•M.O.I

(Small)•Any Grip

(Strong, Weak, Neutral)

Pivot Where is behind the ball?

•Front to Back Weight Shift Toe / Heel Transverse Body Plane

•Still Head & Dynamic Balance = Pivot

•Right Side behind the Ball

Pivot Where is behind the ball?

•Opposites Bending - Straitening Up - Down In - Out

•Ground Force Dynamic Kinematic Sequence

•Newton’s Three Laws of Force and Motion

• Front to back / back to front weight shift• Feels down to up• Left leg pushes / right leg pulls against the ground• The ground powers the swing• What is heavy going up is light coming down• Value the clubs weight• Arms are dead (legs move the arms)

The Lower Body Swing:“The flow of energy through a system acts

to organize that system.” Morowitz, Harold J. (1968). Energy Flow in Biology: Biological Organization as a Problem in Thermal Physics. Academic Press.

• Conservation of angular momentum• Mass• Flow guarantees no blockages• Flexion and extension of the legs rotates what's above• Good players spring up• Fewer injuries• Golf's first lesson should be without a club: leg drill should be the very first

introduction to golf• The power creates the swing shape 

The Lower Body Swing:

Conclusions

No two people swing the golf club in exactly the same way. To be maximally effective as a

performer or coach requires scientific understanding combined with experience.

“The flow of energy through a system acts to organize that system.”

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