The Rotary Swing by Chuck Quinton

Book Review - The Rotary Swing by Chuck Quinton

The Rotary Swing is a trademarked name for what Chuck Quinton explains to be a simple approach to the basic golf swing, something he suggests in many cases is over complicated by too much analysis and staged management.

After an introductory explanation of the swing, this book breaks down each of the main components of a successful golf swing, at all times emphasising that many golfers and coaches alike lose sight of how simple this process is.

Through ten chapters Chuck Quinton discusses the role of the body as the “engine” of the swing movement, the forward tilt, and the “passive arms”. He then moves onto the grip, set up and ball position before explaining the back swing and the down swing.

For anyone already familiar with the breakdown or mechanics of a golf swing you will see The Rotary Swing works through the same set of fundamentals as other teaching methods. I have been playing golf for about 18 months now and didn’t read anything here that I hadn’t already been taught or addressed.

That said, the book itself offers a clear and simple breakdown of how to swing a golf club correctly.

Quinton suggests that more seasoned amateurs can do more damage by deconstructing a natural swing and complicating the swing and their mind by focusing too hard on what is wrong with their golf swing.

From someone who can hit a bad fade when I’m not thinking straight or sometimes, thinking too much, I am not sure that any book can help eradicate poor technique if it is not clear to the golfer why he is hitting poor shots in the first place. Speaking from experience, I needed two coaches to explain the same problem in two different ways before I was able to fully understand the problem and manage to rectify the cause.

But I do appreciate part of Quinton’s point is true, my problem swing was exacerbated by my thinking too much and not simply getting back to basics.

So, if you are new to the game of golf and want a clear and simple instruction book then this is as good a place to start than any. If you are in a rut and you want to go back to basics, again this book will help clear your head. But I personally don’t think reading this book alone will alter any bad habits or improve your swing.

The Rotary Swing by Chuck Quinton is $14.95

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