Sorry if it's a repost.

Of course, it's a show aimed at a general audience and not golfers, but it was an interesting segment.

Padraig Harrington tried out the 'happy gilmore swing' and gained more shoulder turn and 4 mphs added to his 107 mph swing by running, and he gained 30 yards?




It seemed a bit questionable, for Tiger who swings at 125 mph average doesn't have 30 yards over Padraig.


Just for fun.
Hit them well guys.

I was wondering the same thing when I saw it. Maybe the launch conditions were different in other ways? I imagine he might tee it higher, for example, allowing for higher AoA and therefore higher launch w/ the same spin.

1 mph=2.7 yards of carry considering perfect contact!

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http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=253897

Thanks.