Rushing the backswing or the beginning of the downswing destroys the proper blending of the two. Because his body continues to rotate, Sutton is able to accelerate the clubhead well past impact. This is vital for producing consistent clubhead speed shot to shot. This focus on acceleration is something that Jackie Burke Jr. helped Sutton develop. As for the follow-through, note how Sutton's head has begun rotating around and toward the target in Frame 6 .
Most golfers keep their head focused on the spot where the ball was sitting.
But when the head rotates toward the target, it is easier for the body to release the clubface through impact. Again, this full-body release means greater consistency from swing to swing. Another huge payoff from keeping the clubface square throughout the swing is an improved short game. April 28, 1958. Won eight of the last 10 amateur events .he played.