It was Jack's instructor, Jack Grout that believed that all full swing shots should be played with One Basic Swing. "The Grip, Aiming, Ball Position, the Swing's Arc & Plane, and Swing Tempo should be the same for all full swing shots."— Jack Nicklaus: "GOLF MY WAY (video)"
This swing move pairs up well with the UST V2 shaft for me. If Jack had that in his prime he would be carrying a 3 wood of the deck 300yds easily. Of course, Jack had great feel with his feet so he never jumped at the ball even with a huge arc. He had an image of standing on ice he used to get maximum timing into the ball.
for all those who insist Jack is the "BEST EVER" , I wonder if that would be said so emphatically and with such enthusiasm and confidence if Jack was black and Tiger was white 🙂
lovely to watch he also played with an open club face something to try at range I think he knew things about golf that trackman is teaching now he was ahead of his time fantastic player and more important a great sportsman I think he was the greatest sportsman of the century
Note jacks feet. He rotated his entire left foot inward and stops it at the the end of his swing. This single action also serves naturally to bend his left knee inward, maximizes his hip turn to the right as well as straiten his right leg at the end of his backswing (creating a perfect weight shift from left to right.) At the top of his swing he then rotates his entire right foot inward. This serves to bend his right knee inward, maximizes right hip rotation to the left, and; due to his entire body rotating to the left on the down swing; he ends up with is left leg strait, right knee almost touching his left knee; and, his right foot pointing to the grown for the classic follow through look. SO THE ONE AND ONLY SWING THOUGHT ONE NEEDS TO REMEMBER IS TO ROTATE THE ENTIRE LEFT FOOT INWARD DURING THE BACKSWING AND THE ENTIRE RIGHT FOOT INWARD ON THE DOWNSWING. THIS IS THE SECRETS OF THE PROS.
Jack would compete in any era. One of the sports true athletes. Today his drives would be right up there with Rory and Dustin. Some greats from the past would struggle.
At exactly 1:48 this is the position I've been trying to get into and it works. While rotating back the hip bumps slightly toward the target while his back knee is pointing away from the target. His back leg is very planted and leads to power.
The essence of Jack's success was he kept the game simple. He played a safe pattern most of his career. He didn't complicate things. In terms of talent and shot making ability Tiger tops things but when it comes to competing and managing what you have there's been none better than Jack. Lets not forget, the golf swing is less than half the game.
somewhere in this tape he talks about moving to the left on the down swing. It is the single biggest key ive ever come across and I've never heard anyone else mention it. To me, its the difference between a real golf swing and one that comes and goes. I came back to it later in life and it unleashed everything for me. What I believe he meant was that your back left pocket feels like it travels straight backwards initially. So the move to the left is left of the target, and not towards the target. Its genius. You get out of the way without spinning. It prevents you from falling forward. You'll clear like crazy and have a ton of room to come into the ball. You can see his weight on his left leg go way out to the outside of his foot. To me its the cure all that achieves the bump, keeps posture, transfers weight, etc
At times, Jack and Tom Watson's swings look very similar. Can't go wrong with either one. Perhaps it was a sign of the times; like chord progression with music etc..
Ok no problem, This shouldn't take long to verify. Go to range balls still slice 150 yards into woods. Uh wait a minute I must have missed something… Oh yeah piano music. 😡
I watched these videos over and over when I was a kid. Read all his books. I'm 51 now and I finally get it. I love Jack Nicklaus that Sunday back nine at Augusta in 86 was the best day of my life.
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I cant believe how simple he makes it look!
well maybe wedge in, but he was named second best putter of all time to tiger in golf magazine's best putters all time article.
It was Jack's instructor, Jack Grout that believed that all full swing shots should be played with One Basic Swing.
"The Grip, Aiming, Ball Position, the Swing's Arc & Plane, and Swing Tempo should be the same for all full swing shots."— Jack Nicklaus: "GOLF MY WAY (video)"
The efficiency of motion
you dont know who he is world no 1 guy with the most major won till now jack nicklaus .
Is it me or his club at the set position up top is not parallel…just shy of it. Great swing from The Best Player.
Golf in 9 "turn with flip and putt with your feet" for real simple golf
jack should have ran or president
Effortless, simple, smooth, repeatable swing with a minimum of moving parts.
dont make the mistake of calling that first comment good or humor
I'm guessing he was around 50 in the video, anyone?
Simply a ball hitting machine….THE BEST EVER !!! 18 Majors, 19 seconds in Majors
The more I practice……the luckier I get…..
What does this guy know about it ?
beautiful
This swing move pairs up well with the UST V2 shaft for me. If Jack had that in his prime he would be carrying a 3 wood of the deck 300yds easily. Of course, Jack had great feel with his feet so he never jumped at the ball even with a huge arc. He had an image of standing on ice he used to get maximum timing into the ball.
for all those who insist Jack is the "BEST EVER" , I wonder if that would be said so emphatically and with such enthusiasm and confidence if Jack was black and Tiger was white 🙂
Simply The best. I love it
lovely to watch he also played with an open club face something to try at range I think he knew things about golf that trackman is teaching now he was ahead of his time fantastic player and more important a great sportsman I think he was the greatest sportsman of the century
Note jacks feet. He rotated his entire left foot inward and stops it at the the end of his swing. This single action also serves naturally to bend his left knee inward, maximizes his hip turn to the right as well as straiten his right leg at the end of his backswing (creating a perfect weight shift from left to right.) At the top of his swing he then rotates his entire right foot inward. This serves to bend his right knee inward, maximizes right hip rotation to the left, and; due to his entire body rotating to the left on the down swing; he ends up with is left leg strait, right knee almost touching his left knee; and, his right foot pointing to the grown for the classic follow through look. SO THE ONE AND ONLY SWING THOUGHT ONE NEEDS TO REMEMBER IS TO ROTATE THE ENTIRE LEFT FOOT INWARD DURING THE BACKSWING AND THE ENTIRE RIGHT FOOT INWARD ON THE DOWNSWING. THIS IS THE SECRETS OF THE PROS.
Like Hogan, it is the perfect rhythm. Say "oneee" on the backswing and say "twooo" on the follow through. That's where the consistency comes from.
Keeps his head still and down through contact. All professional golfers do this.
Lifting that left heel and look at the movement of the left knee from backswing to follow-through. The Secret.
love the porno music
Jack would compete in any era. One of the sports true athletes. Today his drives would be right up there with Rory and Dustin. Some greats from the past would struggle.
At exactly 1:48 this is the position I've been trying to get into and it works. While rotating back the hip bumps slightly toward the target while his back knee is pointing away from the target. His back leg is very planted and leads to power.
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Jack's swing is so smooth, fluid, graceful
Not as smooth as Hogan's swing. But Jack still the king of Majors.
The Greatest Of All Time…
That's Just The Way It Is
Most boring human being to ever play any sport.
love his left foot weight shift action through entire swing.
The essence of Jack's success was he kept the game simple. He played a safe pattern most of his career. He didn't complicate things.
In terms of talent and shot making ability Tiger tops things but when it comes to competing and managing what you have there's been none better than Jack.
Lets not forget, the golf swing is less than half the game.
somewhere in this tape he talks about moving to the left on the down swing. It is the single biggest key ive ever come across and I've never heard anyone else mention it. To me, its the difference between a real golf swing and one that comes and goes. I came back to it later in life and it unleashed everything for me. What I believe he meant was that your back left pocket feels like it travels straight backwards initially. So the move to the left is left of the target, and not towards the target. Its genius. You get out of the way without spinning. It prevents you from falling forward. You'll clear like crazy and have a ton of room to come into the ball. You can see his weight on his left leg go way out to the outside of his foot. To me its the cure all that achieves the bump, keeps posture, transfers weight, etc
At times, Jack and Tom Watson's swings look very similar. Can't go wrong with either one. Perhaps it was a sign of the times; like chord progression with music etc..
If only it was that easy
all shots off left heel lovely slow rhythm best ever
Jack has such a natural, smooth and fluid swing, grace in motion
Ok no problem, This shouldn't take long to verify. Go to range balls still slice 150 yards into woods. Uh wait a minute I must have missed something… Oh yeah piano music. 😡
I watched these videos over and over when I was a kid. Read all his books. I'm 51 now and I finally get it. I love Jack Nicklaus that Sunday back nine at Augusta in 86 was the best day of my life.
Poetry in motion
Jack is the greatest ever, vis-a-vis swing mechanics. Tiger, great himself, sorta lurches at the ball.
BEST SWING
Anyone have rest of this video?!!!!
He's unbelievable.
Best golfer of all time and no one copies his swing lol
Thank you. I found this interesting.
Very open left foot and ball off inside left heel for everything…anyone else have more videos on this series?!😊
He kept golf simple, that's why he's the GOAT