You can almost feel the power when Tiger Woods or Bubba Watson swings their driver. Ernie Els, the most beloved player of recreational golfers is next. His swing is effortless and he can hit the ball far more than anyone else. It is amazing how he hits the ball so well with such a simple swing. First of all, the appearances can be deceiving.
Ernie is a harder player than most people think. But let’s first look at his early years as a junior golfer. According to the legend, Ernie used to play with plastic balls when he was young. They would travel about 70 feet if he could swing them easily. He could hit it as hard as possible and the ball would travel 70 feet. He learned that good golf was not about swinging from his feet.
He follows the basic principles of golf swinging, which include the set-up. Before you can take the clubs away, the movements that are possible depend on the position, grip, stance and aim you choose. Good setups tend to limit your movement to the correct ones. If the setup is poor, you can do almost any thing, but most of it will be wrong.
His rhythm and tempo are the second foundation of his swing. They make it so special. He doesn’t rush things and allows them to unfold naturally. His swing is hard. You will be pleasantly surprised if you get the chance to catch him performing live. He swings effortlessly, and his rhythm allows him to do so. All his power is concentrated in one square, straight hit.
Think about hanging up a rug and beating on it with a tennis bat. To get maximum impact, your racket must hit the carpet straight in the middle. The racket should not be angled at the carpet.
Consider the carpet to be a club head and the racket your golf ball. The result is a straight hit. This is how you hit the ball hard and Ernie uses it. Keep in mind, swinging hard is not the same as hitting hard.
He has a unique talent that we won’t all be able duplicate. Ernie is a professional golfer who has the ability to hit the ball long. Either you’re a good long hitter, or not. He was able to fully develop his talents by paying close attention to the basics. The same goes for you. You’ll be able to hit the ball far as your talents allow.