Wimbledon champion Andy Murray doesn’t just dominate on Centre Court, he’s got a real soft spot for the fairways too. Growing up a short drive from Gleneagles, the Scot’s love affair with golf runs deep, and he’s a regular face at events like the Alfred Dunhill Links, where his competitive streak is never far away. Whether it’s analysing his takeaway or perfecting that follow-through, Murray brings the same laser focus (and occasional mutter under his breath!) that made him a tennis legend.
Turn the page to see how his swing stacks up under the microscope.
Analysing Andy Murray’s swing offers a fascinating glimpse into how an athlete from one sport adapts to another.
1. Athletic setup with a solid arm structure and base. Lead arm straight with a slight fold in the trail elbow. Hip line potentially slightly behind his heels but foundation looks strong.
2. Primary motion with lots of width, a strong face and minimal wrist action. Chest and hips have both opened up early to create lots of space/depth. Pivot more around his lead leg with minimal load through his right side.
3. Due to his early coil, arms and club have worked in and across as the wrists start to load up.
4. Shoulders and arms fully stretched up as he reaches the top of his pattern. Trail elbow has worked behind into a natural throwing position similar to Jack Nicklaus and Fred couples. Pattern again looks based around the lead side in a stack and tilt style.
5. Shoulder pressure works down as he maintains his wrist set and great to see some pressure through his right leg as his weight moves forward.
6. Impact, body has opened as shoulders remain square as he delivers a solid looking clubface to the ball. His trail arm has maintained some flex and the left has extended similar to his setup position.
7. His lead side extends up as his body continues to open. Very nice control of his arms with minimal manipulation of the clubface and he maintains pressure on the ball and a stable face. You can see how he can play some exceptional golf with this pattern through impact.
8. High draw style exit as his right side drives through the ball.
9. Arms and shoulders continue to load up as he admires his work with his trail foot fully rotated past 90 degrees.
10. Shoulders, arms and elbows start to relax as his body slows down into its finish.
Andy certainly demonstrates a draw style pattern. His exceptional hand-eye coordination is a significant asset aiding him with precise ball striking and clubface control.
