Let it rip with some leeway

American Xander Schauffele at the top of the swing in a practice round of the British Open at Royal Troon Golf Club this week. The length of your backswing depends on your physique and flexibility. — AP

SOME golfers don’t want to commit to a specific swing model and it might be worth them taking something from the “Eight-Step Swing”.

This was developed by American coach Jim McLean, based around the idea that a golfer doesn’t need to swing to exact positions but must move the club and body through acceptable corridors.