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Swing Sequence: Charley Hoffman

Photos by J.D. Cuban

Swing Sequence: Charley Hoffman

January 25, 2012

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Face-On ViewSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Face-On ViewCharley sets up his power with a little shift to the right side.Swing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Face-On ViewSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Face-On ViewSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Face-On ViewHis lower body starts down first, so everything fires in order.Swing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Face-On ViewHe tries to "cover the ball" with his head and chest to get through it.Swing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Face-On ViewSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Face-On ViewSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Down-the-lineSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Down-the-lineWe work on getting started nice and wide with his hands on the takeaway.Swing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Down-the-lineSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Down-the-lineThe club is pointing down the line, and his clubface is square.Swing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Down-the-lineSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Down-the-lineHis body is turning left, shifting his weight, but his right foot is quiet.Swing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Down-the-lineSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Down-the-lineSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Up-the-lineHis posture is balanced and athletic.Swing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Up-the-lineSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Up-the-lineSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Up-the-lineSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Up-the-lineA great sequence of motion gets his arms and body working together perfectly.Swing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Up-the-lineSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Up-the-lineSwing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
Up-the-lineHe finishes on his left side, his right shoulder pointing toward the target.Swing analysis by Shawn Callahan, who teaches at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Henderson, Nev.
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