The wealth of wisdom and experience belonging to the greatest players ever to play golf rarely goes out of date, but their valuable insights can sometimes get lost in the archives of years gone by.
But, what if we could unlock that treasure trove of teachings to help you play better golf? Well, I did a little digging… and what I unearthed is pure gold.
These golf lessons and top tips, shared by legend of the game Jack Nicklaus, may be more than 25 years old… but their relevance today is undeniable. So, taken straight from a selection of the 1998 Golf Monthly issues, feast your eyes on this nostalgic assortment of advice from a true legend…
Jack Nicklaus Golf Lessons
Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus is considered to be one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game, accumulating a record-holding 18 Major Championships over a glittering career. Affectionately known as the ‘Golden Bear’, Nicklaus also won 73 PGA Tour titles, which is third in the all-time list.
These timeless tips were written with Ken Bowden, a long time Golf Monthly collaborator and author who produced a number of excellent books alongside Jack Nicklaus – each of which has helped countless golfers to improve their game.
The Takeaway
1. Takeaway Techniques
Over the years, we’ve seen three basic techniques for starting the takeaway. The move I prefer actually combines two of them.
Most golfers used to drag their hands away before the clubhead moved, to compensate for the twisting characteristics of hickory shafts. This can be seen in old photos of Bobby Jones’ swing. However, this lagging-type action is unnecessary with today’s modern shafts and, if carried to extremes, can lead to inconsistencies in swing plane and path.
More common nowadays is the opposite move, where the wrists hinge very early in the takeaway, often as the first move away from the ball. I’ve always avoided this method because it feels contrived and unnatural to me.
“I’ve played well when sensing a slight lag in the takeaway, which allows me to feel the clubhead momentum. Essentially, though, I want everything from the clubhead to my left shoulder moving away together.”
(Image credit: Jim McQueen)
The third way of starting is what has become known over the years as the one-piece…
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