I saw Boros in person at the 1973 Los Angeles Open. I was there to see my heroes--Nicklaus, Palmer, Weiskopf, and Trevino. I was waiting at a tee when Boros came through. He was physically imposing. Rock solid. His hands were massive. The side of his hand was about twice as thick mine is now. It looked like he karate-chopped concrete blocks for fun. I can't imagine how many balls he hit in his lifetime. He was 53 at the time and considered over the hill, although he had won the PGA Championship just five years earlier. The video focuses on his fluid, athletic swing, which is accurate, but many players in that era swung that way--Snead, Littler, and even Nicklaus to a certain extent. What shocked me was Boros's power and ball flight. The ball took off like a rocket. He hit it low, and at its apex, it turned over into a draw that ran for a long ways once it landed. I couldn't believe what I saw, so I started following him, rather than waiting for whoever I was waiting for. He striped everything. It was amazing to watch. I became an instant fan and only wish I had paid more attention to him in his prime. Someday they will have a computer program that will accurately translate these old videos into what the player do with current equipment. I guarantee that Boros will stand as one of the greatest ball strikers of all time.
He was my favorite player. I watched him play six rounds at the 1963 U.S. Open in Brookline (practice round, four rounds and playoff). He won, of course. In the practice round, he was on the tee of a very long Par-3 - well over 200 yards. He said to his caddie: "Let's see what the right side looks like." He hit it 15 feet to the right of the pin. "Now, let's go left." 15 feet left of the pin. Finally: "What's it like in the back of that green?" Striped it right over the pin to 15 feet in the back of the green! I think his calm demeanor was due to the inner strength that resulted in his winning the '52 U.S. Open just six months after his beloved wife died in childbirth. After such a traumatic event, what's another golf tournament?
Saw him at a Cleveland Open back in the60's The most relaxed swing and golfer I ever saw It was like he was watching the birds instead of playing a golf tournament
I saw him hitting balls at Doral in around 1982. In person the swing was so smooth and consistent. He was hitting 7 irons and all landed within a few feet-not yards of each other. Wonderful to watch and copy
Was a big influence on my own swing, pretty much looks the same way now. Very athletic "sport -throwing" motion. Love the pressure back into the ground and foot-legwork. Thanks so much for posting Wayne and your spot on analysis.
A beautiful, rhythmic swing. He was nicknamed "Moose" for his considerable strength. Typically played US Open courses well and legend has it that he was one of the few players not intimidated by Hogan.
9 Top 5's in the U.S. Open,...I always liked Julius,...He had an obviously Great, Rhythmic Swing,...as opposed to the Robot body builders of Today,....Rest in peace "J"....He died on the Golf course, Like a true, Golf Hero!
Really like how the hands move inward but the clubhead stays on or above the plane on the back swing. Also, how the right elbow moves down to the ball maintaining external rotation of the right arm late into the downswing. That's something l really need to work on, my elbows tend to separate. I think being LH playing RH, I don't have that natural throwing motion with the right arm.
jwVlogs / I was very lucky to share dice rounds of golf because I caddies for Roberto De Vicenzo in the first edition of The Legends of Golf (1978). We played a practice round, then the ProAm (it was a fourball) and then the 54 tournament. We finished in 3rd place. And the next year they won in perhaps the best playoff ever. Pablo Sola / IG @pablosolagolf /
A lot of the guys (Fuzzy Zoeller) that pull back their heads away from the ball on downswing, address the ball off the heel of the club so that don’t hit everything off the toe.
I think it's an athletic move to dance around a bit, I wish modern players would learn something from him But they basically stand like statues until they hit the ball.
I believe you. I’m a pro in Stamford, CT. Just a stones throw from Fairfield where Grandpa started out. We had the same old times teacher. He’s a favorite of mine.
William Carlucci honestly love reading how much people loved him since my generation doesn’t really know about him. I loved and still do love growing up around the game because of my family
@@Jess-sr1cv You sound very nice - and respectful. Your grandpa I'm sure is proud watching you grow. It MUST have been a blessing growing up in such a talented golf family. Keep in touch. I enjoy talking to you. Blessings & Peace
I remember watching Julius and either his sons or grandsons (maybe you?) doing some fishing on some 1/2 hour fishing show (and also playing some golf every now and them). I can't remember what the title of the show was, but it was on the weekends.
Any swing that employs a vertical drop of trail elbow always appears compact leading in to the release. Leveraging the benign, folding and straightening of the primary and secondary lever assemblies.
Like all the old style players he rotated the lower body to start the backswing and lagged the upper body behind. Modern players do the opposite, turning the lower body the minimum possible in response to the pulling of the upper body
I saw Boros in person at the 1973 Los Angeles Open. I was there to see my heroes--Nicklaus, Palmer, Weiskopf, and Trevino. I was waiting at a tee when Boros came through. He was physically imposing. Rock solid. His hands were massive. The side of his hand was about twice as thick mine is now. It looked like he karate-chopped concrete blocks for fun. I can't imagine how many balls he hit in his lifetime. He was 53 at the time and considered over the hill, although he had won the PGA Championship just five years earlier. The video focuses on his fluid, athletic swing, which is accurate, but many players in that era swung that way--Snead, Littler, and even Nicklaus to a certain extent. What shocked me was Boros's power and ball flight. The ball took off like a rocket. He hit it low, and at its apex, it turned over into a draw that ran for a long ways once it landed. I couldn't believe what I saw, so I started following him, rather than waiting for whoever I was waiting for. He striped everything. It was amazing to watch. I became an instant fan and only wish I had paid more attention to him in his prime. Someday they will have a computer program that will accurately translate these old videos into what the player do with current equipment. I guarantee that Boros will stand as one of the greatest ball strikers of all time.
He was my favorite player. I watched him play six rounds at the 1963 U.S. Open in Brookline (practice round, four rounds and playoff). He won, of course. In the practice round, he was on the tee of a very long Par-3 - well over 200 yards. He said to his caddie: "Let's see what the right side looks like." He hit it 15 feet to the right of the pin. "Now, let's go left." 15 feet left of the pin. Finally: "What's it like in the back of that green?" Striped it right over the pin to 15 feet in the back of the green! I think his calm demeanor was due to the inner strength that resulted in his winning the '52 U.S. Open just six months after his beloved wife died in childbirth. After such a traumatic event, what's another golf tournament?
@@MrHambone43thanks for sharing. I didn’t know about his wife passing away but that had to be traumatic for sure.
Saw him at a Cleveland Open back in the60's The most relaxed swing and golfer I ever saw It was like he was watching the birds instead of playing a golf tournament
I love the "sit down" move that brings the club back into where he can "throw" the clubhead right through the back of the ball with the irons.
I saw him hitting balls at Doral in around 1982. In person the swing was so smooth and consistent. He was hitting 7 irons and all landed within a few feet-not yards of each other. Wonderful to watch and copy
"Swing easy, hit hard"..still a classic Boros work. "Boros looks like he's dusting furniture out there"...great quote about his hands driven move.
Was a big influence on my own swing, pretty much looks the same way now. Very athletic "sport -throwing" motion. Love the pressure back into the ground and foot-legwork. Thanks so much for posting Wayne and your spot on analysis.
A beautiful, rhythmic swing. He was nicknamed "Moose" for his considerable strength. Typically played US Open courses well and legend has it that he was one of the few players not intimidated by Hogan.
yes him and Snead
9 Top 5's in the U.S. Open,...I always liked Julius,...He had an obviously Great, Rhythmic Swing,...as opposed to the Robot body builders of Today,....Rest in peace "J"....He died on the Golf course, Like a true, Golf Hero!
On the takeaway, does it looks like he has the ball positioned at the heel of the club?
@@dttruman Yeah, he pulls it back though, on the take away!
I was working in golf in the 50s and 60s, and everyone that played well swung like Boros and Nelson. Late hit with Right hand.
Julius Boros is the epitome of staying in rhythm from the start of his setup to his follow through
Really like how the hands move inward but the clubhead stays on or above the plane on the back swing. Also, how the right elbow moves down to the ball maintaining external rotation of the right arm late into the downswing. That's something l really need to work on, my elbows tend to separate. I think being LH playing RH, I don't have that natural throwing motion with the right arm.
jwVlogs / I was very lucky to share dice rounds of golf because I caddies for Roberto De Vicenzo in the first edition of The Legends of Golf (1978). We played a practice round, then the ProAm (it was a fourball) and then the 54 tournament. We finished in 3rd place. And the next year they won in perhaps the best playoff ever. Pablo Sola / IG @pablosolagolf /
I was at that 1st Legends of Golf and the second also both at Onion Creek. I wouldn’t have missed it. Was a highlight of my life. Saw all the greats.
One sweeeet action.
A lot of the guys (Fuzzy Zoeller) that pull back their heads away from the ball on downswing, address the ball off the heel of the club so that don’t hit everything off the toe.
At 1:30 his finish is Jason Dufner
I think it's an athletic move to dance around a bit, I wish modern players would learn something from him But they basically stand like statues until they hit the ball.
my father used to play with his kids!
At Coral Ridge?
Hi Wayne. Did Boros have a cupped wrist at the top of the swing?
Julius boros is my grandpa. Honestly u may not believe me or whatever but I promise to you he is. I'm actually with my grandma now ( armen)
I believe you. I’m a pro in Stamford, CT. Just a stones throw from Fairfield where Grandpa started out. We had the same old times teacher. He’s a favorite of mine.
William Carlucci honestly love reading how much people loved him since my generation doesn’t really know about him. I loved and still do love growing up around the game because of my family
@@Jess-sr1cv You sound very nice - and respectful. Your grandpa I'm sure is proud watching you grow. It MUST have been a blessing growing up in such a talented golf family. Keep in touch. I enjoy talking to you. Blessings & Peace
I remember watching Julius and either his sons or grandsons (maybe you?) doing some fishing on some 1/2 hour fishing show (and also playing some golf every now and them). I can't remember what the title of the show was, but it was on the weekends.
Then I am related to you because he was my grandmas cousin
I have a set of golf clubs complete set that are from the 1970s with Julio's Boris name on every club looking to sell
My email is brinleemichael@gmail.com if your interested email me thank you
Boros and Hogan same swing
I'm watching this because he was my grandmother's cousin
A prominent golf instructor on yt says hogan swing is compact? Do u agree to that statement?
Two years and this guy don't answer his followers.
Any swing that employs a vertical drop of trail elbow always appears compact leading in to the release. Leveraging the benign, folding and straightening of the primary and secondary lever assemblies.
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His head was perfectly still until instantly after ball impact. It's different from Tiger Woods, who lurches at the ball.
Like all the old style players he rotated the lower body to start the backswing and lagged the upper body behind. Modern players do the opposite, turning the lower body the minimum possible in response to the pulling of the upper body
But all strike in the hitting zone, like Boros.
Syrupy fluid power just like the great Fuzzy Z
The other way round. Fuzzy was like Julius.
Julius Boros died the day I was born. I think that’s why my dad always said it was the worst day of his life.
Inside, up with club outside hands, start downswing with hip rotation while holding back shoulders. Easy.
Looks like Sam Snead some what.
He was the cross between Hogan and Snead.