Who has best golf swing ever?

Most people will say either Ben Hogan or Sam Snead had the greatest swing of all-time, but Hogan, himself, said it was Mickey Wright’s move that was the best he had ever seen. It was simple, rhythmic and perfectly balanced.

How far did Sam Snead Drive the ball?

He was able to hit the ball 270 yards and more, giving him a good 20 yards on most of his contemporaries. Byron Nelson said that Snead disproved the notion that you couldn’t hit the ball both hard and straight.

Did Sam Snead aim right?

Sam Snead played this way. He aimed to the right and ‘came over the top’ on the downswing. His shot was a pull hook that was very consistent. Arnold Palmer also played out of a closed stance most of his career.

Did Sam Snead have a closed stance?

SAM SNEAD: Hit every shot with a closed stance (aiming to the right and “pulling” the ball back on line.

Is there a perfect golf swing?

Golf experts say there is no single perfect swing, but many are powerful and accurate. Some argue that Tiger Woods’ swing in the year 2000 was the closest a human ever came to perfecting the golf swing. Today’s professional golfers are driving the ball farther than ever, mostly due to better training.

How far did Jack Nicklaus drive the ball?

Throughout his career, Nicklaus would consistently hit mammoth 330-yard drives. Golf Digest estimates that the average driving distance has increased by 15.5 yards over the past 10 years, a period of time where metal drivers have been used.

What was Jack Nicklaus swing speed?

118-mph
A 118-mph clubhead speed would have ranked around 38th on the PGA Tour in 2019, and Nicklaus was nearing Social Security retirement age when he swung it that fast.

Do any pros play with a closed stance?

Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead both set up with a closed stance, and a golfer electing to play this way would be in good company! They are two of the most winning golfers in PGA history! The point is, no one stance is the right stance in golf, and golfers should test them all to find the best one suited to their swing.