LPGA’s Jasmine Suwannapura the Fred Couples | LPGA

Arriving fresh from second place at last week’s AIG Women’s Open, Jasmine Suwannapura reveals his secret to playing golf well, trusting his feelings.

“What’s his name, hear? I didn’t grow up watching my swing at all, “said Suwannapura.” I barely have video of myself swinging. I don’t really know how to fix my swing by watching my video. I just do what I think I know, and in golf I I feel like you own your swing, if you know your swing, you can tell which part you got wrong and fix it quickly if you really own your swing. “

In the past couple of weeks, the method has seemed to work for the two-time LPGA Tour winner who, surprisingly, never had a coach. LPGA’s Bubba Watson.

“To be honest, the only coach I have is my father and I. I’ve never had a coach. I was supposed to have a coach, but sadly he died when I was 16. After that, just my dad and I who taught me to play golf. Since I was 17 until now, I have practically learned and taught on my own here. When I need to fix my swing, I do it myself. “

During his weekend tenure at the Royal Troon, numerous commentators draw comparisons between Suwannapura’s move and the silky swing of Fred Couples, who is also a sensation player, largely self-taught.

Suwannapura will play the first round on Friday with the tenth tee at 7:55 am EDT alongside top champions Inbee Park and Lydia Ko.