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Butch began playing golf from an early age, as did his three younger brothers, Craig, Bill, and Dick (1947-2006), who also all became golf professionals. In 1962, Butch graduated from New Rochelle High School. Harmon attended the University of Houston, and served in the U.S. Army for three years, seeing duty in the Vietnam War. [1]
Claude Harmon also finished in third place at the 1959 U.S. Open, which was held at his home course at Winged Foot. From 1945 to 1978, Harmon was the head professional at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York , and also served as the winter professional for many years at the Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida . [ 3 ]
After a career slump in the early 1990s, Norman turned to renowned coach Butch Harmon for help. Together, the two rebuilt Norman's game by solving mechanical problems that had crept into his swing. As a result of this training, Norman earned his second major at Royal St George's in the 1993 Open Championship.
Foley recommends setting up with about 55% of the body weight on the left side (for right-handed golfers) and keeping it left during the whole swing until contact with the ball, when close to 80% of the weight should be on the left foot. [12] This is the same setup and weight shift instructors Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer prescribe. [13]
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Post swing pose for golfer Henry Cotton in 1931. The golf swing is the action by which players hit the ball in the sport of golf. The golf swing is a complex motion involving the whole body; the technicalities of the swing are known as golf stroke mechanics. There are differing opinions on what constitutes a "good" golf swing. [1]
In the final moments before "American Idol" officially came to an end -- "for now" -- last Thursday, the fifteenth "Idol" champ, Trent Harmon, whispered something sweet into runner-up La'Porsha ...
His father Claude Harmon won the 1948 Masters Tournament. His brothers Butch, Craig and Bill were also ranked in Golf Digest's Top 50 Teachers. Harmon was the professional at the River Oaks Country Club between 1977 and 2001. After leaving that position, he established two teaching centres in Houston, Texas.