Robert Rock swing analysis

Barney Puttick offers his Robert Rock golf swing analysis and discovers that his technically proficient swing is one that we, and all his students, can benefit from

Before joining the European Tour Robert Rock, started his golfing life as a PGA professional and so apart from competing in local events, he spent this time studying the golf swing and becoming an excellent coach. From my Robert Rock golf swing analysis it is clear to see that his technically proficient swing is one that we, and all his students, can benefit from.

Starting with great angles at address (his posture and alignment are perfect), he pushes the club away on the perfect plane. A good point to note here is how close his right arm stays to the body which helps set the club correctly in the backswing. I find sometimes with students that in an effort to keep the left arm straight they inadvertently stretch the right arm out of position and suffer disconnection in their backswing, leading to an indifferent swing path. Keeping the connection between your arms and body so they work together is essential and Robert does this really well.

He continues his textbook coiled move to the top of the swing, and from here he is in a position to deliver the club with force and accuracy. The unhurried transition is another move to admire here, and the club travels back into the impact area on an excellent path. I like the way Robert stores the energy so efficiently in his swing, and then releases it through the ball with top quality rhythm and timing. He rotates through to a classic, balanced finish, which I suggest is an excellent image to take with you, next time you play.

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To me Robert Rock is a real throwback to an earlier age when professionals were player/coaches and also didn’t wear logoed hats! He has several fellow tour professionals coming to seek his expert advice and in fact last year’s Dunhill winner, Oliver Wilson credited Robert Rock’s help on his game, to his amazing comeback. I would expect this talented man will continue to excel on both the playing and coaching fronts!

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In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

Throughout his time with the brand he has also covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points. 


Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons: PING Blueprint S (4&5), PING Blueprint T (6-PW) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X