Let it rip with some leeway


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 21 Jul 2024

American Xander Schauffele at the top of the swing in a practice round of the British Open at Royal Troon Golf Club this week. The length of your backswing depends on your physique and flexibility. — AP

SOME golfers don’t want to commit to a specific swing model and it might be worth them taking something from the “Eight-Step Swing”.

This was developed by American coach Jim McLean, based around the idea that a golfer doesn’t need to swing to exact positions but must move the club and body through acceptable corridors.

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