Pro golf swings · updated November 9, 2026

Pro Golf Swings: Analysis and Tips to Copy

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Nelly Korda, Ben Hogan… For each player, we have gathered what leading analysts say about their swing (grip, backswing, transition, impact, ball flight, speed), with the source of each point, and three tips an amateur can really copy. Choose a player to read their analysis.

Tiger Woods' SwingOne-piece takeaway, calm transition and a grip back to neutral since 2018.6 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyRory McIlroy's SwingBig shoulder turn, hips toward the target, high draw.6 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyScottie Scheffler's SwingUnique footwork, driving hips, natural fade.6 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyNelly Korda's SwingWeak grip, wrist-led takeaway, high draw.6 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyJon Rahm's SwingShort backswing, bowed lead wrist, power fade.6 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyBryson DeChambeau's SwingSingle-length irons and a one-plane swing.7 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyAdam Scott's SwingSlow tempo, one-piece takeaway, balanced finish.6 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyTommy Fleetwood's SwingCompact swing, choked-down grip, shift before the turn.6 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyJustin Thomas' SwingSmall frame, big speed: he pushes into the ground at impact.7 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyCollin Morikawa's SwingWeak grip, bowed wrist and a fade with the irons.7 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyXander Schauffele's SwingA swing made more neutral with Chris Como in 2024.7 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyLudvig Åberg's SwingStrong grip, big shift toward the target and 120 mph with the driver.7 key pointsCurrent tour3 tips to copyJack Nicklaus' Swing'Flying' right elbow, lifted lead heel, high fade.7 key pointsLegend3 tips to copyFred Couples' SwingSmooth tempo, open stance, big shoulder turn.7 key pointsLegend3 tips to copyBen Hogan's SwingThe 1955 anti-hook 'secret' and the 'pane of glass' plane.6 key pointsLegend3 tips to copy

How Are These Analyses Made?

We don't claim to analyse these swings ourselves: we summarise the analyses published by GOLF.com, Golf Monthly, National Club Golfer, Australian Golf Digest or the PGA Tour, often with input from the players' coaches. Each point links to its source and year, because a swing changes over a career.

Should You Copy a Pro's Swing?

Not literally: some moves, like Collin Morikawa's bowed wrist, Jon Rahm's short backswing or Ben Hogan's anti-hook 'secret', suit their body or their fault, and their coaches advise amateurs against them. Keep the common principles instead: a good setup, a real shoulder turn, a weight shift toward the target before the turn and a balanced finish. Each profile offers three safe tips, linked to our swing video lessons.

Photo credits: Adam Scott: SgurrAlas, CC BY-SA 4.0, Tommy Fleetwood: Pvt. Pauline, CC BY-SA 3.0, Justin Thomas: AJGAGolf, CC BY 3.0, Collin Morikawa: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The other photos are those of the players' profiles.