Max Homa says what’s ‘so different’ about Jack Nicklaus’ golf swing vs current PGA Tour stars and makes big claim about his driving

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Max Homa was asked to rate some Masters legends’ golf swings earlier this week.

From Arnold Palmer to Tiger Woods, there are so many iconic moves, and each has its own unique traits.

One easily recognisable swing belongs to six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus.

Homa explained what ‘the Golden Bear’ did so differently to the current PGA Tour players while also making a big claim about if he played today.

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Max Homa comments on Jack Nicklaus’ golf swing and makes bold statement

This wasn’t the first time that Homa had analysed Nicklaus’ swing, admitting that he’s watched it “a lot.” 

Why wouldn’t you try to learn something from arguably the greatest golfer of all time?

Having said that, Nicklaus’ leg movements are so unorthodox that the likes of Homa probably don’t want to copy him, despite how much success he had.

Homa said: “Jack Nicklaus. I’ve looked at his golf swing a lot. It’s so different to today because his left leg going back is as wound up as it can be. It’s basically touching his right knee, which is not how a lot of guys these days are taught.

Homa added that Nicklaus’ driving was so impressive that he would’ve been up there with the biggest hitters around if he had been in this generation.

“Again, we’ve heard how far he hit it with that equipment back then, so he would be one of the longest guys out here, if not the longest.”

Max Homa describes Tiger Woods’ and Arnold Palmer’s golf swings

Homa went on to describe Woods’ swing, in his prime, pointing out that he did something “faster” than anyone else.

“Tiger – the 1997 swing. Tiger has a few versions of his swing. This was shorter, a little across the line, wait for it for a second. But I’ve never seen anybody with faster hips.

“He revolutionized this left leg snapping and using the ground. It became much more popular when Tiger came around in this era. This one is fun. I could watch this one forever.”

The 34-year-old also explained why Palmer’s technique drew so many fans towards him.

“Arnold Palmer. He lashes at the ball. You can see why people adored him, and he had the Arnie’s army. You know how he played, but even the way he swung it was like how he played. He was in pursuit of hitting a really awesome golf shot.”