Fowler replies to swing "commenters"

[nevets88]

Most people in the public eye steer away from reading negative comments, even more, engaging w/negative nabobs. But not Fowler. G*d D*mn trollers.

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/rickie-fowler-fires-back-at-commenters-who-mock-his-swing-on-instagram

Off-topic: Not sure what he means by this. An open umbrella?

Quote:

"To keep everything unified going back, my slow-motion rehearsal thought was, I'm holding an umbrella on my backswing."

Edited October 7, 2015 by nevets88

[Gunther]

How could anyone mock that beautiful swing??  One of my favorites on tour.

[saevel25]

"To keep everything unified going back, my slow-motion rehearsal thought was, I'm holding an umbrella on my backswing."

Did he steal this from @iacas . I am sure I've hear Erik mention this feeling before ;) 

I am pretty sure he is means where the right arm is at and with relation to the club. You don't hold an umbrella with a laid off club position, it wouldn't keep you dry. With Ricky's case he probably needs to feel the club that much upright at the top to get where he wants it. It's also a good feel for not getting the right arm retracted behind your side and keeps it out more in front of the body. 

 

[nevets88]

Did he steal this from @iacas . I am sure I've hear Erik mention this feeling before ;) 

I am pretty sure he is means where the right arm is at and with relation to the club. You don't hold an umbrella with a laid off club position, it wouldn't keep you dry. With Ricky's case he probably needs to feel the club that much upright at the top to get where he wants it. It's also a good feel for not getting the right arm retracted behind your side and keeps it out more in front of the body. 

 

Ah, I see. Thanks. Ergo, Butch Harmon got it from @iacas, lol.  

[mvmac]

Ah, I see. Thanks. Ergo, Butch Harmon got it from @iacas, lol.  

 

Probably 

Yeah he's trying to "stand the shaft up" at A3.

[ncarlsongolf]

I am not sure how anyone can throw shade at what Ricky Fowler is doing?  Does he have a perfect looking swing? No.  Does he have a swing that produces a consistent, playable shot? Yes.  Does he make more money than all the people commenting on his instagram? Yes.  Ricky Fowler has built a brand and almost single handed brought Cobra/Puma golf into the upper echelon of golf companies.  Keep doing your thing Ricky!

[TN94z]

I am not sure how anyone can throw shade at what Ricky Fowler is doing?  Does he have a perfect looking swing? No.  Does he have a swing that produces a consistent, playable shot? Yes.  Does he make more money than all the people commenting on his instagram? Yes.  Ricky Fowler has built a brand and almost single handed brought Cobra/Puma golf into the upper echelon of golf companies.  Keep doing your thing Ricky!

Keep in mind where the comments came from...instagram.  There are couch professionals in every sport.

[adam3553]

This is the same feel that Im doing in my swing at the moment. Its become my priority piece. 

It always amazes me how some people can pick apart these guys swings. There the best on the planet. No swing is perfect. Rickie will keep holding that umbrella all the way to the bank. Heck I think he had 3 wins this year and 3 BIG wins to boot. Was it The Players and a WGC?

[Shorty]

Keep in mind where the comments came from...instagram.  There are couch professionals in every sport.

Aren't there a few armchair experts here who have concerns about Stenson's backswing? It's not just Instagram.

[TN94z]

Aren't there a few armchair experts here who have concerns about Stenson's backswing? It's not just Instagram.

Oh, I agree. I wasn't singling out instagram. I just used instagram because that's where this particular incident happened. It happens on all social media no doubt

[Psyber]

Reminds me of anytime I hear someone say any pro athlete sucks. Really bro? Why are you sitting on this stool drinking beer if you can say they suck so bad?

[Silent]

When I first saw Fowler / in the beginning of his career I didn't really like him. Not really based on anything to be honest, just he was a little too much acting like the popular rich kid (which might not even be true, so it wasn't 'fair' of me). But the last 1-2 years I grew fond of him. Nice, gentle and respectful player. Very cool how he reacted after being named as (one of the) most overrated players: he reacted with his clubs, winning tournaments. The only right thing to shut people up. Amazing player.