During the TGL matches this week, Tommy Fleetwood revealed an 'unbelievable' tip from legendary coach Butch Harmon. The advice focuses on posture, hip movement, and transition to improve ball-striking. Golf instructor Joe Plecker broke down the tip's mechanics for recreational players.
In a mic'd-up conversation with Justin Rose during the TGL matches, Tommy Fleetwood discussed a recent swing tip from Butch Harmon. 'Butch gave me an unbelievable one the other day,' Fleetwood said. 'So he wants me to stay high, hip back. Close the door with my left hip. Turn and then go on to it.'
Harmon, renowned for coaching top players, emphasized simple imagery to simplify the golf swing. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker explained the tip's components. 'Stay tall' raises posture, elevating the backswing path and promoting a level shoulder turn. This sets up a smoother takeaway.
The downswing cue 'shut the door' with the left hip encourages efficient lower-body rotation. This action shallows the club in transition, leading to a more powerful and connected strike at impact. Finally, 'go into it' allows a fluid release, making the swing reactive rather than forced.
Plecker noted Harmon's strength in communicating complex motions through memorable ideas. The tip suits players of all levels, helping avoid common faults like over-accelerating or holding angles too long. Fleetwood, a professional known for his ball-striking, credited the advice during the tech-infused TGL format, which features team matches in a simulator environment.
This exchange highlights ongoing coaching in professional golf, where even elite players seek refinements for consistency.
