Louie Oosthuisen

[keiko]

I know it is difficult to explain what I am trying to convey to those struggling with mishits, slices, hooks, topping, etc.
When I watched the Open and saw Louis, I saw the epitomy of what I have been trying to explain to some on this site.
No tension in swing, letting the big muscles do the work, onbalance weight transfer, wrists hinging freely.
This is not a power swing but he clearly demonstrates that he has more power than most pro's, he was swinging so freely and smoothly yet he was outdriving everyone else and certainly outscored them too.
Many over the years held Tiger up as the model swinger-no pun intended-but I have held Ernie Els as the effortless power model.
Louis came from Els academy and you can tell.

[greghutton]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

Very true... effortless power. They are swinging within themselves and balance is a major factor for sure.

Different players do have different swing speeds, just as some people walk and move at different speeds. Nick price, Jose Maria Olazabal - two great golfers with fast tempos but amazing grace and balance.

It is true most players when they are out of sorts with their tempo tend to swing faster rather than slower...

A great drill once passed on to me that is so simple and is great for helping you find a good rhythm is to practise swing with your feet together. If you are trying this for the first time do it very smoothly otherwise you may loose your footing and topple. Once you get the hang of it you can swing your driver like this.

It is not for hitting balls with though! If you feel you are getting a little quick on the course take a few of these before your normal practise swing and watch the difference.

Good post keiko

[msklar92]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

the thing that impressed me was how veritical his swing was, he never got trapped with a flat club.

[keiko]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

the thing that impressed me was how veritical his swing was, he never got trapped with a flat club.

I find that turning with the big muscles and just having the arms go along for the ride produces more vertical. That's what we want. I didn't see any flaws, not that vertical but certainly not flat as we know it in others.
Effortless power is something my old teacher taught me early on. It prevented back and knee problems and anyone who knows what I am talking about will agree there is something so powerful about not trying to over power the swing.
A tense body equals a tense swing equals jerky, off balance, poor tempo

[Ringer]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

Wow. I am certainly not the know-all, be-all, but Louis swing is NOT vertical. Nor is it all relaxed and loose. It is very pivot driven with a FLAT plane. He's on his toes a lot and loses his tush. His left arm is being held TIGHT against his body with quite a substantial amount of effort to do so.

It's a VERY good swing. But a lot of guessing going on with some of the comments.

[keiko]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

Wow is right, I just don't share your opinion and I am not guessing.

Wow. I am certainly not the know-all, be-all, but Louis swing is NOT vertical. Nor is it all relaxed and loose. It is very pivot driven with a FLAT plane. He's on his toes a lot and loses his tush. His left arm is being held TIGHT against his body with quite a substantial amount of effort to do so.

It's a VERY good swing. But a lot of guessing going on with some of the comments.

[msklar92]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

I respectfully disagree, his weights balanced, not on his toes otherwise he would be falling foward, secondly when I say veritcal, i mean the shaft is not totally but mostly straight up and down so it would feel light , not layed off and heavy and behind him like Tiger has been doing. Althought I did notice that Azinger commented that Tiger is in a more vertical position now. The advantage of having the club in a light position, is that you have gravity on your side and don't have to pull hard to get it through. Mike

[Ringer]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

I understand and respect your opinion. You may have a lot of thought behind it, I am certainly not questioning your diligence. I am just going to leave it at you and I disagreeing. There isn't any real benefit to be had by arguing about it any further, don't you agree?

[Ringer]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

I am not going to push the argument any further, but I will request everyone to watch some video of his swing and ask why his heel of his front foot turns inward on the forward swing. I will then let the viewer make up their own mind.

[keiko]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

Funny you are arguing and degrading his swing when pro's like Watson, Weiskopf, Nobilo, Player, and even his playing partner Casey have nothing but admiration for his swing and ability.
His swing is about as flawless as they come; come on now, admit it, you would kill for a swing like that.

I am not going to push the argument any further, but I will request everyone to watch some video of his swing and ask why his heel of his front foot turns inward on the forward swing. I will then let the viewer make up their own mind.

[Ringer]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

Where did I degrade his swing keiko? I merely point out the characteristics of his swing and then go on to say it's a VERY good swing.

Please take a bit more care to read my post before reacting to it. I think you may have simply overlooked the part where I said it's a very good swing.

[BrianW]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

This is what I see:

He has a very nice compact '1 plane type' swing. I am not sure what is meant by it being 'Vertical'? He takes the club back so that his forearm bisects his shoulder plane at the top and returns to a similar position in his follow through.

He has great tempo and control and swings very much like his kinsman Trevor Immelman.

Here is a nice video of him:

Trevor:

[keiko]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

It is clear that you are demeaning his swing and frankly your observations are wrong. see below

Wow. I am certainly not the know-all, be-all, but Louis swing is NOT vertical. Nor is it all relaxed and loose. It is very pivot driven with a FLAT plane. He's on his toes a lot and loses his tush. His left arm is being held TIGHT against his body with quite a substantial amount of effort to do so.

It's a VERY good swing. But a lot of guessing going on with some of the comments.

[keiko]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

Your observation below is wrong

Where did I degrade his swing keiko? I merely point out the characteristics of his swing and then go on to say it's a VERY good swing.

Please take a bit more care to read my post before reacting to it. I think you may have simply overlooked the part where I said it's a very good swing.

[keiko]

Re: Louie Oosthuisen

Another false criticism below.
Are you a certified PGA teacher?

I am not going to push the argument any further, but I will request everyone to watch some video of his swing and ask why his heel of his front foot turns inward on the forward swing. I will then let the viewer make up their own mind.