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How Your Body Shape Affects Your Golf Swing


Published: March 2, 2026

Are you built a little differently than the standard Tour professional?

Many of my students believe it is impossible to develop a great golf swing because they are not in the same physical condition as Tiger Woods and other Tour pros.

That is a complete myth!

In this video, I present swing comparisons of Craig Stadler, Matt Kuchar, and Tiger Woods to analyze how different body types may influence the mechanics of the swing.

You will discover:

  • Why a larger body type may require more elevation of the arms during the backswing, and
  • How certain swing mechanics generate tremendous club head speed and consistency, regardless of your body type.

The truth is that every golfer's anatomy is different — arm length, torso length, hip width, and overall build all influence the specific positions you will achieve in your golf swing. What does NOT change are the biomechanical fundamentals: how rotation creates the swing plane, how the shoulder blade glide initiates the takeaway, and how weight transfer generates power. These principles are universal. Your body type simply determines the specific variables — like how much shoulder elevation you need and exactly how your posture looks at address. To see how your own swing mechanics measure up against elite benchmarks regardless of your build, try a free AI swing analysis.

Watch this video now to dispel body type myths and start developing a great golf swing! For real-time coaching tailored to your body, try a free AI golf lesson.

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