Renowned for a swing so smooth and unhurried it looks almost lazy while still producing exceptional distance and ball-striking; battled chronic back injuries for much of his career yet remained a fan favorite for decades.
"If a member is death-gripping the club, tell them to watch Freddie's swing on video — it's the most relaxed-looking motion in golf and it still goes 300 yards."
A slow, unhurried backswing tempo doesn't sacrifice power — rushing the transition is usually what kills consistency, not lack of effort.
Source: web verified · high confidence
