Swing Sequence: Geoff Ogilvy
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Geoff Ogilvy: Handyman
Geoff Ogilvy proves you don't need a superhero's — or supersized — physique to compete. His long, lanky frame can't create
clubhead speed the way guys like Tiger Woods can, so he taps a secondary power source: his hands and arms. Ogilvy plays with
the clubface open. This requires him to square it through impact using very active hands — a huge no-no in today's teaching circles.
But the slightly open clubface position serves him well when he's hitting specialty shots and working the ball, and it's effective
around the greens. The disadvantages are a lack of accuracy off the tee and trouble controlling the ball in windy conditions.
Analysis by Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs, Woodley Lakes C.G., Van Nuys, Calif.
Geoff Ogilvy: Handyman
Geoff Ogilvy proves you don't need a superhero's — or supersized — physique to compete. His long, lanky frame can't create
clubhead speed the way guys like Tiger Woods can, so he taps a secondary power source: his hands and arms. Ogilvy plays with
the clubface open. This requires him to square it through impact using very active hands — a huge no-no in today's teaching circles.
But the slightly open clubface position serves him well when he's hitting specialty shots and working the ball, and it's effective
around the greens. The disadvantages are a lack of accuracy off the tee and trouble controlling the ball in windy conditions.
Analysis by Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs, Woodley Lakes C.G., Van Nuys, Calif.
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