Fred Couples reveals the secret to his swing

[@brpitt7796]

Swing as smooth as silk and an absolute gentleman. What a legend

[@sonnypassarelli4954]

I have always loved Freddie's tempo. One of the best looking swings ever!

[@NParker87]

I’ve always loved his blatant honesty about himself and his game.

[@ekko808]

There needs to be so many more videos of Freddie like this. Just watching him play and walking the course. He's the best.

[@tylerdurden7387]

Watch playing lessons from the pros when he plays with mark wahlberg. It’s cool

[@ekko808]

@@tylerdurden7387 I've seen that, but Wahlberg looks like he's trying to chop a ham with an axe compared to Fred.

[@rheffner3]

Fred has the best swing ever. So effortless. So fluid. Always enjoyed it.

[@vharrald]

I agree, right now i am working very hard to swing like him... only from the opposite side of the ball.. I'm a southpaw

[@Abdullah_Chill]

100% So smooth.

[@goldenireland1]

Hardly nest ever but one Everyman can use.

[@liamking1542]

I’ve always hated his swing

[@yesbrandon77]

The best swing of all time, not even a debate. Go watch 1992 Masters final round.

[@CBonesey]

Fred is such a class act. As great as his swing is, his strength is in his character. Such an amazing figure in the world of golf, thank you Fred!

[@enkilugal3282]

100% agree with your statement.

[@btsdrummer1]

Class act through and through. My favorite golfer.

[@timothyward1310]

That was a wonderful way to interview Fred Couples. Almost as smooth as his swing.

[@mattjones6845]

I learned to play golf, properly, watching Fred’s swing. It’s beautiful.

[@TheonetheycallQuaid]

I could watch the 1st 7 seconds of this videos for like infinity 😂 absolutely effortless yet powerful swing. There something to be learned from Freddie’s swing, especially the way he drives his legs thru and clears his hips.

[@jerryturner2310]

You see how far he opens his left foot? That allows you to clear your hips easier. Also allows for pulls if your not careful.

[@commentatron]

If I had shoulders as wide and the flexibility to take the club back that far, I'd not be a Couples, but I'd likely be better.

[@bobbys4327]

@@jerryturner2310 also relieves the stress on your left knee and especially the back. I do it for both reasons, knee and back.

[@DMR4736]

Same for me; i could watch it over and over again. I made the mistake of watching Trevino's swing before I saw this; i'll have to remember not to do that again.

[@TheonetheycallQuaid]

@@DMR4736 I wouldn’t necessarily call you watching Lee Trevino’s swing a mistake. He was one of the greatest ball strikers this side of Ben Hogan. If you watch closely, Fred & Lee have similar characteristics in their swing, they both “chase” the ball down the line and stay down and through longer than most.

[@mikejones-go8vz]

My stomach is very similar to his, we have that in common

[@afabout2883]

🤣

[@chrisb594]

To much alcohol and meat I'd imagine

[@NZFarmboy80]

@@chrisb594 or not enough

[@ApriliaRacer14]

“So you’re satin’ there’s a chance”

[@mikejones-go8vz]

@@ApriliaRacer14 if only, last week started with 2 comfortable pars, swinging like Fred……then something came over me, and I started swinging like me!

[@zero2herogolf]

Absolutely love listening and watching Fred do his thing. I still say his swing sequence has gotten better with age!

[@stanbrice8018]

Swing is as smooth as freddie

[@robertdelaney1649]

Such a class act Fred. Purest golf swing i ever saw.

[@leeveronie7850]

--- I've always enjoyed watching his Gentleman Showmanship .... A Class act !!! My Favorite ...

[@j243kid]

The walking/playing interview is my new favorite

[@MacNmey]

I have always had trouble with getting too fast with my upper body and hands. It really helps me to do the "pause" at top of swing allowing my lower body to initiate the completion of the swing after the pause. This method is the only I have found to get better tempo and eliminate "throwing" the club.

[@prodchyz5374]

Fred Couples and Colin Montgomerie, two of my favorites smooth swings!

[@slyguythreeonetwonine3172]

"I'm 60......"😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 That means I'm getting old.💀 Mr. Couples, we didn't have alot of tv channels when I was a kid, so whatever was on, I'd watch. I sadly didn't appreciate golf in my youth like I do now, but when it was on, and you were playing, I was enjoying it. Thank you sir for the memories! And thank God for things like KZbin so I can go back, and watch those classic matches with a more appreciative eye.

[@wreckim]

The two most underrated Fred Couples facts that I didn't know: huge calves, and the man doesn't hold a grudge. To say he admired Tom Weiskopf, wow. Weiskopf totally insulted Couples on Golf Digest back in the 90s, and later apologized for this. Obviously, apology accepted, with no hard feelings. With Couples, the Legend just continuous.

[@ken2181]

May i ask what did Tom say that was an insult to Fred??

[@wreckim]

@@ken2181 He gave an interview where he claimed that Couples had the greatest talent with absolutely no goals at all. No fire in him to win or reach for more etc...without ever even talking to Fred Couples about anything to do with his golf or his life period. He had no reason to say these things, other than how easy the game appears to be for Couples. Weiskopf apologized, and said it was probably the dumbest comment he's ever made. Couples is just a class act.

[@ken2181]

@@wreckim wow. Thanks for the info

[@jekylthorn8969]

Always been a fan of Freddie. Great swing, one of the best of all time. All the best from the UK!

[@magnificentmuttley2084]

I know this is three years later but there just isn’t a more beautiful swing than Fred Couples’. I find it interesting that he said Tom Weiskopf’s was his favourite swing, as it was always mine, when I was playing off 8 handicap at age 15 (I’m the same age as Freddie). I always tried to copy Tom Weiskpf’s swing when young but as I got older that would hurt my back. Now i have much more of a Freddie swing and it suits me fine. No back injuries! I’m not playing off single figure handicap anymore but that’s down to a career getting in the way and keeping me away from golf for 38 years! Freddie is loved by everyone because he is a genuine nice guy, a gentleman and still a great golfer. I love watching him. Thank you for posting. Very interesting video.

[@7676ezra]

What is amazing to me is how smooth he looks in real time and then when you look at his feet in slowmo he gets airborne through impact. Crazy good footwork.

[@annsparling4131]

I have watched him since his first year on the tour and followed Fred a few times at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc Mi. For me, Fred's swing has always told me how his back was feeling at the time. How he has carried himself on and off the course and how much fun he was to play with. His temperament. Class Act

[@Killmonize]

Just a legend. What a great interview

[@part1801]

He was born with a gift, You wouldn't teach anything in this swing except his tempo

[@dean3434]

Now at 74 my best view of the swing was my introduction from the likes of Sam Snead and Bobby Jones via those old B&W video's when I was a kid as well as the "Shell Wonderful World of Golf." The Fred Couples' swing works when the legs get out of the way on time every time especially on the driver. Dean Seattle

[@chrishamilton4612]

Every time I swing my driver I think of Fred Couples. Rhythm and tempo is everything.

[@nathancrittenden8525]

Same here but I seem to have some sort of mental block with the driver I think smooth smooth and then last minute end up lashing at it the driver has forever been a problem for me

[@ronaldkulas5748]

@@nathancrittenden8525 I have the same problem and the way I deal with it is to tell my brain that I am only going try hit a 100 yard shot for a normal drive (200+ yards), and I have had a lot of success..... especially with hybrids.

[@martysykes3221]

It’s funny you mention this. I read an article one time that Gary Player wrote…he was struggling with his swing and in a slump. He was playing with Julius Boros in a tournament and noticed how smooth and easy he swung the club. Gary starting pretending he was Boros and he won the Masters and British Open that year. Amazing!

[@AB-nv7bz]

Favorite swing of all time. Guy was near the top of driving distance during his prime. Still carries it over 280 at 60.

[@aiglenoir81]

The most beautiful swing of all time.

[@Foxtrot1967]

Still crushes it! After 61 years.

[@brianfong3954]

My all time favorite player. Loved to just watch his swing. At times I have tried to copy his swing and to this day, I think I still have what I've learned from watching him.

[@johnallen869]

Freddie, Payne and Ernie were three of my favorite swings to watch when they were in their prime.

[@quoman2232]

John Allen what about Monty as well?

[@johnallen869]

@@quoman2232 there are a lot of great swings, including Monty, these are just my favorite 3

[@quoman2232]

John Allen A fine choice 👍

[@TheTraditionalGolfer]

Greatest looking golf swing I've ever seen the tempo the timing he keeps his height so well there isn't alot going on either its so simple he just picks it up drops it inside and drives through but that tempo and rhythm can't be taught that's Freddies natural finesse

[@teedot1186]

This is Absolutely honest and great. Freddy gave me the blueprint to my swing.

[@gerhardvaneeden5615]

Absolutely love this guy. The ONLY time I ever watched live golf was when he played skins in South Africa, on the KZN South Coast, way back in the 80s. I was absolutely blown away by how effortlessly he could hit it a mile. Such a shame about his back. With so much natural talent, he could have been one of the greats.

[@cervuscanadensis5634]

Favorite swing of all time!

[@aussiegolfer2919]

Fred has just the best slow swing their is , loved watching it all his career 👍🏌️‍♀️⛳️

[@chm97chm97]

Back into the day I saw him at the PGA Medinah. Watching him on the range, I'm thinking of that slow swing, but it's not slow it just looks that way. His swing was so fast I could not see it.,saw the backswing. Love his swing ..smoothness ..easiness..

[@terrydriggers5217]

@@chm97chm97 yes, he is truly a long hitter.

[@MrLee23]

Great content! Need a lot more of these... Freddie's swing is beautifully abnormal and very effective.

[@mpreiss7780]

As A fellow Seattleight I began golfing as a 19 year old in 1983 and I always watched Freddie and I truly tried to emulate his tempo and swing path (maybe is why I have had back issues too?) Hall of fame player!

[@kevinbraden798]

I am only 5'4" and I have a very steep backswing like Fred. People are always telling me to shallow it out. But I generate a lot of swing speed through the ball, and I get a high launch angle into the greens. But like Fred I was also blessed with wide shoulders, and a narrow hips. This might not seem like a big deal....but it helps generate power, and I consistently out drive my 6 foot tall buddies who think I just muscle it.

[@nwtraveler5266]

I've played many rounds on the same course Freddy grew up on and my swing looks nothing like his. He has the most beautiful swing I've ever seen.

[@trafyknits9222]

It's been said that Fred is double-jointed and can literally turn his body further than most people. It's also helpful to be a naturally gifted athlete who probably has golf instincts that most others don't. Freddie is a great guy, too. He's given us decades of fantastic golf.

[@jmack619]

I knew there had to be a trick !

[@claytonzwicker2881]

Freddy is a legend

[@A-FrameWedge]

When Freddie was talking about Jack Nicklaus's famous 1 iron shot at the 1972 U.S. Open at the 17 th hole in the final round, Jack said he felt that when he took the club back that he hooded the the face, and made a compensation on his downswing, and the ball hit the flag stick and finished a foot from the hole.

[@shawnbartley7541]

His Swing Gives Me Goose Bumps!! His Shoulder Turn To the Ball Is Amazing!!!

[@marksica6776]

Freddy is one of the best golfers ever. Silky smooth swing, and great attitude. He will always be my favorite golfer. P.S. he doesn't wear a glove neither do I

[@3dbadboy1]

If there's anyone who is basically an Easy Chair who can swing a golf club, it's Fred. Fluid and relaxed. I remember hearing this story where the announcers said to him 'Do you realize that you ALWAYS hit the center of the clubface ... ALWAYS'. He said 'No, I didn't know that'. Wow, what a state of mind. About Jack's 1-iron, he said in the middle of his swing, he felt the wind change direction so he adjusted his swing to compensate on the way down (fade or draw I can't remember which).

[@burnedoutgolfer]

Freddy is such such a class act 🙏 Got to meet Him at the Bob Hope years ago And I had some mini tour friends who played with him at the palms in La Quinta. His tempo, and consistency Of knowing his golf swing is so inspiring and he’s one of the best of all time 🙏⛳️

[@joeditzelgolf8305]

Golfers know how hard it is to make it look this easy. The grip pressure, balance, tempo, timing, power, syncing arm and body- all working in unison. Very rare ability.

[@andrefecteau]

it's not an "ability", it's like anything in life...it's practice

[@JoeDitzel]

@@andrefecteau Practice, of course. You're delusional if you don't think he has more golf talent than us.

[@andrefecteau]

@@JoeDitzel more than you...but not then me...ha, I hit 2000 a day....obtw it's about putting

[@fradaja]

In other words he’s a total natural

[@aol_cad]

No other way to put it. We're lucky he got into golf

[@T1cksandLeeches]

so are pretty much all of the pros. There's a reason all the overly technical golf instructors on youtube aren't on the tour... the real secret to a great golf swing is genetics mixed with lessons, repeated with practice until you develop muscle memory lol.

[@thomasanonymous594]

Thank you very much for this highly interesting video on Freddie and his wonderful, rhythmic , purely musical golfswing! Be well and God bless you, all!

[@swk1610]

I’ve always loved Freddie’s swing

[@temu2max100]

As a teenager Freddy won the Washington State Open bare handed and wearing Converse All Stars as his budget did not include golf gloves or golf shoes. By the way he was one of the few pros who never wore a glove.

[@beefcake0354]

Fred Couples and Ernie Els .... 2 of the best in my book

[@Bob-nu3xe]

Two things I see when Freddy swings a golf club grace and pace fabulous!

[@geoffmcmillan8720]

I saw Fred Couples play in the Bicentennial Classic at Royal Melbourne in 1988. What a spellbinding rhythm! I would describe his swing as a mixture of old and new school… obviously Fred is very supple. He has long played the supposed 'new' flat footed backswing, but he uses a combination of that with a very 'wristy' open faced club head action Henry Cotton would have been proud of! Could watch that action for hours…sooooo smooth!

[@edsup3582]

Eduardo Romero has a similar "gate." Closest to Freddie I've seen personally

[@ronlewis8398]

Freddy has been one of my favorite golfers my whole life. He is like Mr. Consistency. Not gonna dominate like Tiger (of old) but consistently finds himself towards the top... even as he got older. What a great guy. My 6 yo son who is a natural at golf, I'm going to steer towards studying Freddy's swing... and maybe cross breed it with a bit of John Daly too. ;)

[@gregmacdonald2237]

Fred is so chill. Coolest guy around

[@donupton7374]

I think he's probably the most well-liked person on the PGA tour. Can you imagine where he would be if he never had back problems. Even with the back problems in my opinion one of the greatest golfers and people you could ever meet

[@bigbolt63]

Pretty much everything about Freddy is a pleasure to watch.. So cool of a guy..

[@weiliu388]

My favorite golf swing is Freddy’s! That lazy lay back and that beautiful tempo is so much to enjoy every time I see him swing.

[@Drums-ve8on]

I can’t hold a candle to his swing, but I do know the feeling at the beginning of the downswing that something bad(or good)is about to happen. Fred is my all time favorite golfer....by miles.

[@lincolnshaw8812]

When you see him up close, his hip speed through the ball in phenomenal

[@m3toz4]

it's not only the speed the rhythm is the key.

[@jonathanfunnell4167]

LOVE GOLF WITH ALL MY HEART AND ALWAYS WILL

[@grungeface]

Everyone thinks his swing is so slow but watch the buttery quickness of the backswing. Very natural and easy pause into transition

[@stevechandler963]

always has been the smoothest swing ......modeled my swing after his. made all the difference in my game.

[@PM-ok9rm]

What a great interviewer.. very impressed! !

[@jdhrap]

If you watch closely he has a tiny bit of Furyk in his swing. He seems to bring it back steep (like he’s gonna cast) and then drops his hands into this in to out path. Furyk is the extreme example of this. But just love that move he makes at the top.

[@logogolfchipsinc.3993]

What cool inside access that is! SO Smooth, like a Curry 3!

[@Grayback1973]

I've always noticed how quiet Freddy's core and legs are during the first half of his backswing.It's as if he is just picking the club up with his arms and hands and then a little past halfway he really starts to turn and engage with the rest of his body.

[@tomfranzy]

That sound is 100% pure!

[@VeddeRob]

I would give a months pay to play a round of golf with Freddie - just to watch in awe. Loved his game since the mid 80s

[@michaelscales5996]

Anyone who can make the golf swing look so easy is a genius.I would love to have his swing.

[@lisabeatty2897]

Look at the lower body people. He’s 60 and check out his calves. The lower body creates stability,balance, rhythm and rotation in his hips. But, that’s a gift he was born with.

[@steveperry1344]

fred's swing seems so simple and beautiful.

[@bobbys4327]

I remember Curtis Strange on a broadcast once and he said: Nobody hits the ball as solid as Freddy. He said it may not always go where he wants it to, but he hits it in the center of the face every time.

[@garyduffus5755]

Fred was my favourite player. Still is.

[@michaeljones9904]

Freddy is probably the most loveable guy on tour what has really held him back so much was his back if he didn't have back problems their ain't no telling what kind of career Fred would of have I wish that he could play all the time but there are days that his back just want let him play Fred & Tiger is my two guys that I could watch day in day out Fred Good Luck this year

[@davidbowser5534]

Freddie and Payne Stewart my two favorite swings of all time.

[@shangel808]

I was a big fan of Fred. I was more surprise when I met him in person. He was so totally cool🤙👍

[@pureabstrakt]

Smoothest swing all time.. and it's amazing that he never uses glove...

[@davidarbelaez4395]

Growing up in Seattle with all the rain made gloves useless.

[@dustyowl99]

I know a couple golfers from western Canada that don't use a glove or just use a rain glove all the time.

[@jamesanthony5681]

Growing up, I played without a glove because gloves were expensive and never seemed to go an sale. It wasn't because of the rain.

[@felix11163]

What's the reason Fred don't use gloves?

[@Tapioca674]

@@felix11163 I heard him say that he hates not being able to feel the club fully. For that same reason, he won’t shake hands with anybody when playing. Says it leaves behind something that gets between his hands and the club. Instead, uses fist-bumps.

[@zoranninovic8611]

What a great interview

[@EightBallAnswers1]

Fred seems like such a nice and classy guy. Great swing. I will try slowing it on Saturday

[@razorbak6783]

I love to watch all the great golfers but If I had to choose only 1 to watch out of all of them....it's Freddy. His swing looks like he is just taking a breath of air, so fluid and so natural. The slight hesitation at the top sounds like a great way to "set" your body the downswing.

[@bigdogpete43]

In the top 5 best swings ever. Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Ernie Els, Freddie, Payne Stewart, Steve Elkington---all great golf swings. While their techniques are different, they all share one thing in common--perfect rhythm that delivers effortless power. Fix your rhythm and you fix most of your swing problems.

[@kccodex8931]

Say what? No Nicklaus, Trevino, Woods, Moe?

[@johnmartin5240]

Love this guy. Absolutely the complete man and golfer to Bute.

[@joshuacall4356]

Great guy! One of all time favorites! Go get em Freddie!!

[@mattiik]

I knew about the swing but my god look at his calves!

[@BG-fh5me]

Could feed a whole tribe

[@kieranhimself3655]

That's what I was thinking couple of tree trunks

[@ST-xg3gy]

Don't tell Phil!

[@steveperry1344]

i thought the same, great legs for a guy.

[@avzeolla3960]

Freddie’s swing is the greatest. I looks like he’s not even trying. It’s amazing to me

[@DASH1ful]

i think i might have asked him about his grip. no one teaches that grip, probably because they can't grip it like that themselves. i always wished i could get my hands to work just a bit like Fred's, but couldn't. then one day i discovered a simple drill, that gets the hands working at least something like Fred. You just hold your left arm out with just your left hand on the club, and the back of your left hand facing up to the sky. then hold the club there until you feel the weight in the joint of your left wrist. then just swing back, putting your right hand on the grip as you swing back. it, also, helps the right arm to fold into position, too. you will see with Fred's swing how the left side of his head presses down slightly in the start of his downswing. then, when he moves into position he swishes the club up into the follow thru. and, this is the hardest thing in golf to do. the head and the hands are virtually doing the opposite to one another. but, at the same time they have to work together. i always wished i could this, but couldn't. then one day i discovered a simple drill that helps me to do this.

[@steely_Bob]

One of my favorites if not my favorite. Makes it look so easy.

[@tonyk501]

Owner of the greatest natural swing in the history of golf. Mr Fred Couples, ladies and gentlemen.

[@kipdole]

Love his swing like everyone does.

[@Robert_J528]

I know he's too good to quit playing right now, but Fred would be amazing in the booth for one of the networks.

[@martysykes3221]

A pure athlete and great swing, unique to him. If he had a weakness, it was his putter.

[@davidorton5152]

"It genuinely sounds like you enjoy teaching the game." "Well I'm a horrible teacher." "Okay."

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

Fred's swing is like Fort Knox, pure gold!!!

[@hocheye]

He stays centered, without much shifting and rotates using his front shoulder like a pendulum. Great swing!!!!

[@Integratedcraig]

I wanted that interview to go ON.... that was pretty cool watching an interview while walking a hole during an active tourney..

[@daniiloliynyk9489]

Exceptionally high class athlete

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

Such a class act, one of the best yet lazy looking swings but so good to watch over the years. One of those players where watching every shot including putts is an education and makes for great viewing.