There are few things more infamous in golf than the hitch in Charles Barkley’s swing. It’s as identifiable with Barkley as is his Hall of Fame basketball career, his unfiltered opinions and his robust shape.
On Wednesday at the Regions Tradition, during a pro-am at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama, Barkley hit a drive ... like a normal person.
Rate Charles Barkley's new swing. 👀 @KDTrey5 think you could beat him? pic.twitter.com/f5FShMfEZD
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) May 5, 2021
Even fellow Auburn University great Bo Jackson was impressed. Barkley stated that his work with Stan Utley, who is noted for his short-game specialty, has transformed his game. Barkley even told a local news outlet that he’s down to a single-digit handicap.
Sir Charles says he's down to a single-digit handicap after working with coach @stanutley. That drive was a missile right down the middle.
— Drew Carter (@Drewdle25) May 5, 2021
Much like the visual proof of his abandoned hitch, we’re going to need to see that to believe it.
