OB SPORTS GOLF & LEISURE
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SUMMER 2015
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SWING FASTER
Tempo is defined as the
pace, or speed, of the swing.
If you go down the line at any
driving range in America and
ask each person how they
would rate their tempo, many
of them would tell you that
they swing too quick and are
trying to slow down.
In reality, most people
swing too slow, not too fast.
With video, we have the
ability to synchronize swings
with Tour pros, and most am-
ateurs, especially higher
handicappers, don't come
close to swinging at the same
tempo as the pros.
I use examples of those
who are known to have great
tempo – like Ernie Els or Luke
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YOUR GAME
B
ruce Furman has established a solid reputa-
tion for teaching and developing golf stu-
dents of all levels – he was named "One of
the Best Teachers in the State of Oregon" by
Golf Digest. We asked Furman, who's the director of in-
struction at Langdon Farms Golf Club in Aurora, Ore.,
to share his top three tips for better ball striking…
SWING THOUGHTS
n 3 TIPS FROM A TOP TEACHER THAT WILL
DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE YOUR BALL STRIKING
"Keep your grip tension light and your
swing smooth, but don't swing slow!"
– Bruce Furman, pictured teaching a golf class at Langdon Farms
