| If you watch a lot of golf, then the name Ernie | | | | When you look at the swing of Ernie Els, you also |
| Els undoubtedly means something to you. For | | | | see incredible shoulder turn. This is true of pretty |
| most of us, we associate Ernie Els with winning | | | | much any pro golfer, but Els takes it to another |
| tournaments and staying in contention at the | | | | level. He's able to produce an incredibly amount of |
| least. But how does he do it? What's his secret, | | | | torque by turning his shoulders smoothly and fully. |
| so to speak? The truth is that there is no secret. | | | | This is one of the things that gives him driving |
| His success is fully a product of his rock solid | | | | distance, but allows for accuracy, as well. |
| swing. | | | | One of the most underrated parts of Ernie Els' |
| One of the first things that makes Els successful | | | | game is his inside out approach. His takeaways |
| is his tempo. He's been called "The Big Easy" for | | | | are always on point, and he's able to almost swing |
| good reason, and it's because he consistently | | | | out at the ball from his body. This inside swing |
| stays within himself. Some players try to hit the | | | | plane is important because it gives him the ability |
| ball a long way by swinging hard, but Els produces | | | | to play a nice draw, while also staying down on |
| all of his power with shoulder rotation and | | | | the ball. In this way, Els consistently makes |
| clubhead speed. What this allows for is amazing | | | | excellent contact with both his irons and his |
| consistency, as Els can repeat his motion time and | | | | woods. |
| time again. | | | | |