The physics behind Happy Gilmore's golf swing When done correctly — which is no easy task — the "Happy Gilmore swing" can actually be quite beneficial for the length of a drive.

While many average players struggle with the rotational and vertical components of a quality swing, this lateral shift isn't nearly as difficult to achieve.

While there are lots of common golf swing flaws that amateurs make, one of the biggest issues is hanging back — meaning you're not properly shifting your weight, which can cause all sorts of ...