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Science Behind the Swing w/ Michael Jacobs

Science Behind the Swing w/ Michael Jacobs

Update: 2021-07-16

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Michael Jacobs - 50 Best Teacher in America by Golf Digest, and top 100 Teacher in America by Golf Magazine; shares his journey, with Tony Ruggiero to creating his own research software and what the Jacobs 3D team is working on now. Teaching for 22 years, Michael explains how his focus changed and the 2 steps to becoming a great coach if you’re just starting out. Tony and Michael also discuss the culture of golf instruction and the great modern debate of pushing vs. pulling on the back of the shaft and so much more.

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Science Behind the Swing w/ Michael Jacobs

Science Behind the Swing w/ Michael Jacobs

Cordie Walker - Formerly Golf Science Lab