Swing Sequence: Ernie Els

October 09, 2012

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Face-OnErnie wants his ball position in line with the logo on his sleeve.Analysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

Face-OnAnalysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

Face-OnHis upper body turns around his lower body. That's the source of his power.Analysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

Face-OnAnalysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

Face-OnThe feel here is "covering" the ball with his chest at impact.Analysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

Face-OnAnalysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

DOWN-THE-LINEAnalysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

DOWN-THE-LINEHe's keeping the club in front of his hands. A flaw is pulling the clubhead inside, or too deep.Analysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

DOWN-THE-LINEAnalysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

DOWN-THE-LINEThe more he stays back, the more his right arm gets below his left. I want to see them match.Analysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

DOWN-THE-LINEAnalysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

DOWN-THE-LINEI almost never see Ernie off balance. Best rhythm in golf.Analysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

UP-THE-LINEAnalysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

UP-THE-LINEErnie's legs are very stable here, supporting his turn.Analysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

UP-THE-LINEAnalysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

UP-THE-LINESlight heel lift helps him get behind the ball, using his legs.Analysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

UP-THE-LINEAnalysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

UP-THE-LINEErnie turns his lower body through aggressively, like Trevino.Analysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

UP-THE-LINEAnalysis by Claude Harmon III, director of instruction at the Butch Harmon Floridian in Palm City, Fla. Harmon also works with Trevor Immelman and Steve Marino.

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