At first glance, you wouldn't think so. Scottie's swing looks like a runaway semi whose brakes have failed. But I'm here to tell you we can learn from Scheffler's swing to gain both distance and accuracy. For when Arnie used to say "swing your swing," he didn't mean you couldn't learn some fundamentals from most pro swings no matter how unusual. Here's what I learned from the Masters champ.
He's a tall fellow and his backswing traces a wide arc which adds speed. Furthermore, he lets his right elbow fly some which widens that arc even more. His wrists are fully cocked at the top of his backswing. Freddie Couples lets that elbow fly as well. And, as a result, both golfers allow their driver to somewhat pass parallel at the top of their swings. Scottie hits it over 300 with machine-like accuracy with that lovely fade of his. And in Freddie’s prime, they called him Boom Boom.
He's a highly conditioned athlete so he's able to control that speed with strength and flexibility that he's earned in the gym. That also allows him to rotate his torso so his back is facing the target at the top of his swing.
He keeps his head quite steady on the downswing.
He holds the swing off somewhat at impact which gives him that wonderful controlled fade, preventing his hands and wrists and forearms from turning over too much even into his high follow through.
Scottie's leg and foot action, which reminds me how I dance, happens after impact, compensating for all that inertia he generates at impact. He looks rather swing-your-swing-ish, but at impact he's in the same position as just about every pro out there.
I would rate Scottie as one of the greatest chippers ever. He keeps his hands and wrists relatively quiet while his arms, legs, and torso absorb most of the action. He is literally a threat to drop every chip around the green, and even well off the green. Watch him carefully and learn. You'll save a lot of pars and bogeys. His action is almost like a putting stroke with some added wrist depending on the length of the shot. He's very skilled at creating a shot for each situation he's confronted with.
He's a great putter as well, with a smooth stroke, along with a quiet mind and an ability to stay in the present moment despite all the pressure.
So to sum up, let that right elbow fly some at the top of your backswing, allowing the driver to pass parallel slightly. Wrists are fully cocked. Rotate the torso as much as your body will allow at the top of your backswing. Start the downswing with the hips and knees moving towards the target. Keep your head steady through impact. Hit it solid and hard. Take as high a follow through as your body allows. As for chipping, take anything from a 6 to a wedge depending on how much green you have to work with and how much loft you'll need to pull off the shot. Follow the instructions above. As for putting the main thing to learn from Scottie is to develop that quiet mind I mentioned under the pressure--pressure even we amateurs experience at least to some degree.
Good luck. I hope it helps your game as much as it's been helping mine.
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A pro to watch: Ludvig Aberg. This Swede has all the makings of a superstar. He already has a win, and in his debut at The Masters, he placed second! His swing is to die for, and his mental game reminds me of Tiger's...except he smiles more.