Manuel de la Torre (golfer)

Manuel de la Torre (6 October 1921 – 24 April 2016) was an American professional golfer and golf instructor.

The central premise of this type of golf instruction is built around the idea that if the golfer learns to correctly move various body parts (hips, legs, shoulders, etc.)

Its central premise is that the golfer should instead focus on learning how the golf club should move during an effective swing.

De la Torre has devoted his career to refining and teaching this club-focused approach to both golfers and instructors.

De la Torre brings to light the absurdity of thinking that the cause of a poor shot is related to what your body is doing (e.g. Hips are too fast, arms are too slow, shoulder turn is off plane, etc.)

Conversely, if the club is moving incorrectly, there is nothing you can do with your body that will correct the problem and avoid the poor shot.

"[7] De la Torre died on 24 April 2016 at his home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from complications of a stroke, age 94.

[8] Prior to his victories as a professional, he played for Highland Park High School in 1940 and was individual state golf champion.

While de la Torre competed in and placed in the top ten in various tour events, he was only able to play in those that were scheduled during the off-season of the country club at which he was engaged.