It seems like only yesterday that we were alerted to a rookie pro by the name of Adam Scott, who possessed a swing that was drawing comparisons with then World No.1 Tiger Woods.
It was the year 2000 and the Aussie golf scene was abuzz at this new prospect. It took no time at all to make an impact as he earned his European Tour playing card for the following year in eight sponsor’s exemption starts. He opened 2001 by winning the first event of the season, the Alfred Dunhill in South Africa.
Today, and on the verge of his 22nd Australian summer of golf, Scott has a resume that puts him among this country’s greatest ever players with one major trophy and 30 other victories worldwide.
While the now 42-year-old is sporting a few sophisticated grey hairs these days, there is still much to envy about his golf swing. His swing has changed only ever so slightly over the past two decades, with some refinements to his backswing under different coaches and a yearning to hit a greater range of shot shapes. That said, the foundations and simple fundamentals of this world class swing remain, and are undoubtedly one of the keys to his longevity at the highest levels of the sport.
Over the following pages, we outline
