Gary Player shares the ideal starting point for amateur golfers who are trying to improve their swings

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Gary Player is a living legend in the golfing world, and he is a great person for amateur golfers to try and learn from.

Player won a hugely impressive nine major championships and 24 PGA Tour titles throughout his time in the game.

However, the 89-year-old South African is now most well-known for his punchy takes on a wide range of golfing topics.

It’s no coincidence that he always punched above his weight on the golf course as well, is it?

He has actually been in the news quite regularly over the past week or so.

Player recently called for a rule change on the PGA Tour, suggesting that leaving the flag in when putting should be banned.

And Player also made a claim about Jordan Spieth saying that he is the best player in the world ahead of Scottie Scheffler.

However, this time the nine-time major champion has taken to his social media channels to try and help amateur golfers improve.

Gary Player’s ideal starting point for amateurs who are trying to improve

Player has an incredibly deep knowledge of all aspects of the golf swing.

So if you’re an amateur who is looking to improve your game, look no further than the latest tip from Mr Player himself.

Player took to his X account on Thursday and shared a starting point for amateur golfers who simply want to get better at the game.

He said: “On every swing, you should be able to hold your follow through for several seconds in complete balance. Though every player has their own swing, this is a good starting point for amateurs trying to improve.“

Why does holding your finish improve your ball-striking?

Holding your finish means that you have swung the club while maintaining your balance.

Now, world number one Scottie Scheffler is the obvious exception to this rule, but if you look at the best players in the world, they pretty much all keep their balance perfectly after connecting with the ball.

If you hold your finish for a few seconds after strike, it means that you would have completed a full rotation of the body through the ball.

In turn, this will mean that you have generated more speed due to increased rotation, which will then lead to longer and straighter shots off the tee.

Of course, none of this will be possible without regular practice, and that is the sticking point for most amateur golfers.

However, if you take this advice from Player on board, you may well see instant improvements with your ball-striking.