McIlroy Hires Pete Cowen as Swing Coach
Rory McIlroy has added swing coach Pete Cowen to his team just a short time before the Dell Technologies Match Play tournament, according to The Daily Telegraph.
According to Golf Channel, under Cowen, McIlroy will be focusing more on his down swing, then on his backswing.
McIlroy’s backswing was a heavy focus under his previous coach, Michael Bannon.
It is seemingly unknown what his relationship with Bannon is at this time.
“McIlroy is very close to Bannon, and it will be a surprise if that changes, but now down in 11th in the world rankings, he is without a win of any description in 17 months and with his missed cut at The Players clearly feels it was time to freshen things up,” writes The Telegraph.
Bannon has not been seen at a PGA Tour even in weeks, according to The Telegraph. However, they acknowledge that could be because of Covid.
Cowen’s Roster
Over the years, Cowen has worked with players such as Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Danny Willet and Tommy Fleetwood.
Currently, he is working with Brooks Koepka, Henrik Stenson, Graeme McDowell and Ian Poulter.
McIlroy faces Poulter on the first day of this week’s tournament.
Overall, Cowen’s players have won ten major championships and have 275 Tour wins.