The Family Tree of Golf Swings

Tnere seems to be two main branches in the family tree of golf swings. One branch features Ernest Jones, the other Percy Boomer.

Ernest Jones
The golf swing is like a pendulum. The hands lead the body to support the clubhead's pendulum arc.

Percy Boomer
Body rotation is the source of power and control. The lower body drives the swing, the arms and hands remain passive.

Practically Applied
In practice, the best players usually describe their swings as involving the whole body.

This is a simplification, but hopefully useful.

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