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Fred Couples Swings at the Driving Range with Adam Scott

Name: Fred Couples Swings at the Driving Range with Adam Scott
Uploaded: 2022-05-05T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 11 min 33 s
Channel: Fred Couples
Description: In this episode of Fairgame's "Swing Thoughts," Adam Scott catches up with Fred Couples on the driving range at Pelican Hill. As they reminisce about their childhoods in Seattle, their college days, and their victories, Fred Couples explains what makes his swing unique and how he reads a lie.

In this episode of Fairgame's "Swing Thoughts," Adam Scott catches up with Fred Couples on the driving range at Pelican Hill. As they reminisce about their childhoods in Seattle, their college days, and their victories, Fred Couples explains what makes his swing unique and how he reads a lie.

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What the lesson shows

Fred Couples has been playing without a glove since he was a child. His swing has always been the same: loose and relaxed in appearance, but with some speed through the ball. “It was that,” he said, “that gave him good distance control with the 8- and 9-irons and the wedge.” With the wedge, he demonstrates the reading the lie: On a good lie, his natural swing is enough; when the ball is buried in the rough, he opens the clubface and aims for a very soft shot, knowing that the ball won't come out that softly.

On the course, most of his shots are cuts: He aims to the left—which comes easily to him—and swings with considerable power. With the driver, on the 15th hole at Augusta, he Place the ball very low on the tee: The ball flies lower without him having to swing hard; he aims for the tree on the right and lets it come back. The session ends with a series of drives exceeding 300 yards. The two players also discuss managing emotions: celebrating only after the final shot has been played.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Before hitting a wedge, check to see if the ball is sitting flat or has sunk into the ground.
On a good lie, use your usual swing.
In the rough, open the clubface and aim for a softer shot.
For a cut, aim to the left and swing firmly.
To hit a low shot with the driver, place the ball lower on the tee without forcing it.

Key Takeaways

Speed through the ball, even with a relaxed swing.

Speed helps with distance control with short irons.

Read the lie before choosing the wedge.

Deep ball: open stance and a soft swing.

A cut as a basic shot, aiming to the left.

Tee the ball low on the driver for a lower trajectory.

Mistakes to Avoid

Use the same wedge regardless of the lie.
Slow down at impact because the swing seems slow.
Try to keep your drive low instead of lowering the tee.
Celebrating too soon when there are still moves left to make.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Wedges from a good lie and then from the rough
A series of cuts aimed to the left
Drives with a low tee for a lower trajectory

Your Questions

What is the secret to Fred Couples' swing?

A swing that looks slow and relaxed, but with speed through the ball. He believes that this speed gave him excellent distance control.

How does Fred Couples read a lie with a wedge?

On a good lie, he plays his natural swing. If the ball is buried in the rough, he opens the clubface and aims for a very soft shot, knowing that it will come out with more speed.

How does he hit a low shot with his driver?

He places the ball very low on the tee and swings normally, without trying to compress the club. On the 15th hole at Augusta, he aims for the tree on the right and lets the ball come back.

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