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Swing Sequence: Charl Schwartzel

By Peter Morrice Photos by J.D. Cuban

January 17, 2012

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Charl Schwartzel, a native of Johannesburg, South Africa, has won eight times in seven years playing the PGA and European Tours. See a frame-by-frame look at his swing with analysis by Chuck Cook.

I like his wide stance and athletic posture. It's a great setup.Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

The gap between his arms and hips shows the club is a little stuck behind him.Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

He does recover nicely--great impact. Notice how square the clubface looks.Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

At the top, his right arm should be more connected to his body.Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

This closed shoulder position means he's relying a lot on hand action.Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Good balance and classic lines allow him to start back right on line.Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

I'd like to see his left wrist flatter here, not cupped.Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

This is what it looks like when you flip the face through impact.Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

Analysis by Chuck Cook, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional and the director of instruction at the University of Texas Golf Club, Austin, and Dallas National Golf Club.

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