Flexibility helps golfers to be king of the swingers

GOLFERS are more likely to improve their game by going for a strenuous walk than heading to the fairway, according to research by a Scots academic.

Susan Brown studied the actions of 50 golfers using sophisticated motion capture cameras to identify the “perfect” swing.

But instead of confirming strength or the height of the backswing as key factors, she discovered a golfer’s ability to move their hips and upper body independently was more important.