Why does everyone love Freddie Couples?

[MSchott]

Originally Posted by jamo

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Originally Posted by colin007

ive never really liked him...his attitude seems cool, but i dont trust a man who doesnt wear socks or who doesnt use a golf glove.  just me.  and i dont really like his swing.

He probably has one of the most enviable swings on tour.

I would love to read your analysis.

If you actually look at his swing in slow motion, it's not as pretty or enviable as it looks in real speed.

We are not analyzing his swing, it just looks cool. We all wish we had nice easy flowing swings, at least I do.

[jamo]

Originally Posted by MSchott

We are not analyzing his swing, it just looks cool. We all wish we had nice easy flowing swings, at least I do.

I'm not even talking about analyzing it, it just doesn't look very smooth to me when it's not at full speed.

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by jamo

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Originally Posted by MSchott

We are not analyzing his swing, it just looks cool. We all wish we had nice easy flowing swings, at least I do.

I'm not even talking about analyzing it, it just doesn't look very smooth to me when it's not at full speed.

Ever see Zdeno Chara skating in slow motion?

[GaijinGolfer]

Freddy has a very cool, laid-back, friendly personality and he has one of the smoothest, easiest swings there is; so he's very easy to like no matter if you are a player or a fan.

[JerseyThursday]

His first x-wife commits suicide, then his second wife died of cancer. It all hasn’t been all that easy...

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Everyone remembers Deborah Couples's entrance onto the golf scene. It came at the 1983 Kemper Open, seconds after her husband, Fred, had won his first Tour event. Deborah, wearing a cowboy hat and a blue minidress, raced across the green, jumped into his arms and wrapped her legs around his waist. Her exit last week, eight years after her divorce from Fred, was less public. According to the Los Angeles City Coroner's office, on May 26 Deborah jumped to her death from the roof of the Kresge Chapel of the Claremont (Calif.) School of Theology. The coroner's office ruled it a suicide.

[Lefty-Golfer]

One of my favorite quotes from years ago, Freddie was asked how he hits a cut and he says "I think about the ball flying left to right and swing" Awesome he won't have the grey matter between the ears getting in the way with those swing thoughts.

[lonewolf]

Originally Posted by jamo

If you actually look at his swing in slow motion, it's not as pretty or enviable as it looks in real speed.

Life doesn't happen in slo-mo.

[Deryck Griffith]

Originally Posted by Todd Ruggere

I never understood why we all love Fred Couples. Is it just because of his easy beautiful swing? In the 90s he was probably just about everyones favorite golfer. Even now, he's loved by most golf fans.

Has he done anything that makes you feel otherwise?  If not, then why even ask the question and just take him for what he is.  A nice guy who plays golf.

[Old1964]

10 Reasons to Like Watching Fred Couples Play Golf

1. He still drives the ball over 300 yards at 51 years of age.

2. He isn't Sean Foley.

3. He doesn't act like a child when the golf gods crap on him.

4. He is an enjoyable playing partner according to Tour players.

5. He respects the game.

6. He pushes through debilitating pain to compete.

7. He rocks those spikeless golf shoes.

8. He generously gives to charities.

9. He is capable of playing incredible golf.

10. He isn't Sean Foley. (It's my list, I can note this twice if I want to.)

[buckeyeben14]

He has a nice swing and he seems like a great guy. He is very quiet as well which makes him a mystery for fans, and as fans we like that about a guy. He is easy to cheer for and isn't cocky and jusat has fun playing the game.

[plugged]

I hate that chicken wing arm hanging out there.  Can't figure out how he hits the ball so well with that.

[Old1964]

Originally Posted by plugged

I hate that chicken wing arm hanging out there.  Can't figure out how he hits the ball so well with that.

Do you mean on his right side - sticking out and up so he can get his hands high at the top of his swing?

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by Old1964

Do you mean on his right side - sticking out and up so he can get his hands high at the top of his swing?

I wasn't sure either, but I assumed it was something to do with Freddie, unlike a lot of guys on this forum, realizing Ben Hogan's was not the only good golf swing in history.

[Dad-2-3]

Freddie Couples is a joy to watch on TV. He is from my home state of WA. He also plays gloveless and drives the ball 300 yards at the age of 51.

What's not to like?

[Gerick23]

When you watch Freddie it seams like hes just taking a stroll in the park, he seams as ease with everything.  Just walking along, arms rocking back and forth always has a smile.  And that swing of his is AMAZING.  And keep in mind he's had back surgery and was out for a bit.

[alo1984]

Originally Posted by jamo

If you actually look at his swing in slow motion, it's not as pretty or enviable as it looks in real speed.

You said that once in one of my threads and I posted a video that I'm pretty sure took the wind right out of that sail...Fred easily has one of the top five most gorgeous swings on tour.  In real time or slow motion.

If not for Freddie's back problems he would have been an all time great and would have been number one over Faldo and Norman without a doubt.  He is an absolute natural.

[alo1984]

Originally Posted by lonewolf

Life doesn't happen in slo-mo.

EXACTLY!  But even if it did Ol' Fred has a dreamy swing.