Why do John Daly and Bubba Waston overswing when they are driving the ball?

Answer 1

Those two have a fascination with the long ball. That's just how they developed their game. Hey, it works for John Daly.

Another swing that you may want to investigate that has some of the same characteristics as JD is that of Bobby Jones. Jones' club dropped well below horizontal at the "top" of his backswing. Hogan started out with a swing like that but he shortened his backswing later in his career which allowed him to control his shots better without losing yardage.

In my game I have found that a somewhat shorter backswing allows me to maintain control without sacrificing distance. I've never been long by any standard but I can keep up.

Answer 2

Neither of them over swing, an over swing is when control in the upper hand on the grip is lost, so the left hand for right handed golfers and the right for lefties. Or the lead arm, again the left for right handers and right for lefties, becomes so bent that the plan of the swing is lost and therefor control. They both take it a little past the horizontal, but keep great control and therefor not overswinging.

Answer 3

They have the ability to take the club back further than most because of a good body turn and lots of talent. Most golfers can't do that, at times they can't. When it works they do very well.

Answer 4

It might not an over swing for them. But it does look that way.

Answer 5

its not an overswing. and even if it was....i wouldnt hold them against it.