Swing Sequence

Wade Ormsby

Analysis by Top 25 Coach Barney Puttick

1Ormsby has a good, settled address position with the driver. Note how the Australian’s chin is turned behind the ball, which allows for improved shoulder rotation in the backswing. It’s a solid position from which to start the swing.

2There’s plenty of width created at the start of Ormsby’s golf swing, coupled with an unhurried rhythm. These are key components in allowing the club space and time on its return journey to the ball.

3A compact, no-frills backswing where the club is well short of horizontal has become more and more popular on tour for the accuracy it can provide. Here, the clubface is square and the shaft is nicely on plane.

T H E STAT S

SWING SEQUENCE

282.4 Driving distance (yards)

70.6 Stroke average

65.6% Driving accuracy

65.7% Scrambling

4He has an excellent transition and it is useful to see how stable the back leg is –there’s no risk of jumping at the ball and losing control, which is a classic error by club golfers at this point in their swing when they’re using driver.

5I really like the way the club is travelling down the mower lines on the tee through the impact area. This is a sign of a straight shooter, something that’s backed up by his driving accuracy stats on the European Tour.

6Although this is a shorter swing than many, the momentum he has accrued during this efficient action takes him through to a positive, full finish. The higher hands suggest he favours a slight draw.