Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
I’ve made a little comparison clip of Mike Austin hitting a ball with two different clubs. Driver and an iron. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2010
In Search of the Greatest Golf Swing
Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
I’ve just finished reading “In Search of the Greatest Golf Swing,” and to say that I enjoyed it would be a massive understatement. Continue reading
Mike Austin’s Swing With An Iron
Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
This swing of Mike Austin’s is one of the most awesome swings with an iron that you will ever see. Yeah, he’s older and his motion isn’t as fluid as the black and white clips of him in his younger days, but in contrast to the fluid, imperfect natural (and aesthetically-pleasing) technique of those younger days, this is virtually a 100% mechanically perfect swing, from what I can see. Continue reading
Young Jack Nicklaus
Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
I was looking through some of my earlier postings and took another look at the post I wrote about Jack Nicklaus back in January. It’s amazing how much progress one can make in two months, but since that posting, my awareness of Mike Austin’s mechanics has probably doubled, and the more I look at a certain Nicklaus clip, the more I say, “Wow…” Continue reading
The Legend of Mike Austin’s 500 Yard Drive
Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
This isn’t really an analytical posting, I’m just thinking tonight about the mind-boggling drive Mike Austin hit that day in the desert. I’m sure anyone who thinks about it must have asked him or herself at least once, “Could he really have hit one 515 yards?“ Continue reading
Ernie Els’ Smooth Swing
Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
I remember when I was 27 years old and had just been bitten by the golf bug. I had “played” golf about 25-30 times in my life, all in the time of ’95-’96, never taking lessons, doing any range work or coming close to breaking 100. Continue reading
More Mike Austin From Philip Reed
Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
In my blog posting about discussing Mike Austin with his biographer Philip Reed, Vic asked a question in the comments section that Philip came back to answer. Continue reading
Camilo Villagas’ Foot Position
Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
I happened to get a look at one of Camilo Villegas’ swings on Sunday as he was heading to victory in the Honda Classic. And while I instantly noticed that he’s apparently figured out the correct ball position for his driver, he’s still swinging with a completely square left foot. Continue reading
Leverage With the Shoulders and Hips
Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
I got an email from Steve on the weekend that I’ve been thinking about before posting a response. I was a little side-tracked by my conversation with Philip Reed, so I apologize for the delay, Steve. Continue reading
The Book About Mike Austin
Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
I received an email today from Philip Reed, who wrote the book about Mike Austin titled “In Search of the Greatest Golf Swing.” I have previously mentioned his article “The Man Who Cracked the Code.” Continue reading
Bobby Jones’ Classic Swing
Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
Bobby Jones had one of the best golf swing of all time, modern or hickory era. It was a pure rotational swing, with very little weight shift on the back swing, and a superb pendulum-like action through the ball. Continue reading
A Proper Address Position
Originally Posted on the Smash Golf Blog
I’ve been talking about how I was going to change my Address Position to maximize my leverage and acceleration. Going through my archive, I took a look at my last recorded drive from 2009 (back in November, the last round I played), and I have made a little photo adjustment to how I’m going to look when I get back outside in the next few weeks. Continue reading
