Brian Harman stormed into contention at the Open Championship on Friday, shooting a 65 to catapult himself into round three’s penultimate group.
Despite dazzling from tee to green at Royal Portrush, much of the attention around Brian Harman is once again focused on his famous club waggle.
Whether you love or hate this aspect of his pre-shot routine, there is a good reason why he does it.
In this article, Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach and PGA Master Professional Anders Mankert explains why Brian Harman waggles the golf club and how a consistent routine could help you to play better golf…
Why Does Brian Harman Waggle His Club?
Anders Mankert
Anders is the owner and head professional at Leicester Golf Centre, with a coaching career spanning more than 28 years. In 2024, Anders received the title of Master PGA Professional – becoming only the 65th person in history to be awarded that accolade. His vast coaching experience has transformed the golf swing of many amateurs and professionals.
The purpose of a club waggle is to stop tension from creeping into your swing.
This can sometimes happen when you are nervous on the golf course, or when you stop moving over the ball, but tension in the hands and forearms can cause the golf swing to become quick and jerky.
It’s hard to say if Brian Harman experiences nerves when in contention at a Major, like he is this week at the Open Championship, but this professional routine helps to manage tension and keep a player focused on the task at hand.
Look at Monty, as another great example. He used to bend his elbows and lift the club up and down repeatedly – until he then put the club head behind the ball and hit the shot.
Justin Rose tugs at his shirt and pulls it into his armpit, so they all have their own routines that help them to keep moving and prevent tension creeping in.
Brian Harman has a chance to win a second Claret Jug at the 153rd Open Championship
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How Can A Consistent Routine Help Amateur Golfers?
Many golf fans noticed when Brian Harman won the 2023 Open Championship that he goes through a simple, repeatable routine before hitting every shot. This includes his famous club waggle, but elite players across the professional tours all have their…
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