The Masters Golf 2011 - Learn From Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel

South African Charl Schwartzel won The Masters Golf 2011 in a blaze of birdies in the final four holes at Augusta National Golf Club. Although well-known on the European Tour and in South Africa where he was a stellar golf amateur, he is little known in the U.S, -- until now! Who is Charl Schwartzel? What can he teach us that will help improve out golf game?

Who is Charl Schwartzel?

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Charl is another one those great young players who were nurtured and tutored by their fathers in the game of golf at an early age. His dad was a an excellent amateur golfer, and his brother is an excellent golfer. Coming from a family of golfers, Charl received plenty of encouragement and support in the game of golf.

He became a professional in 2002 at the age of 18 through his impressive performance at the Qualifying School. The year 2010 was off to an unbelievable start when he completed 8 rounds of golf in two successive tournaments -- at 43 under par!

He has now added The Masters Golf 2011 to his growing list of wins, assuring him of a lifetime of invitations to play in The Masters and more chances to win this coveted Major tournament,

What can we learn from Charl Schwartzel?

Schwartzel's golf swing. A lot has already been said about Charl's powerful golf swing. It is picture perfect.

Schwartzel'golf fitness. Weighing just 140 pounds, Charl proves that you don't have to be big and muscle-bound to win on today's professional golf circuits, Although a lightweight, Charl is wiry and very flexible, He appears to have very little body fat,

Schwartzel's golf mental game. When asked to comment on Charl's win at The Masters, fellow South African Gary Player characterized him as "steady," "confident," "unflappable" -- "If he was nervous on the back nine at Augusta National -- he didn't show it," he said. The fact that Gary Player chose to comment on the mindset and mental skills of Schwartzel, rather than his golf swing or other skills, underscores the important of the mental game in the making of a champion,

Watching young Schwartzel wearing the legendary Green Jacket in his interview following his win -- he appeared friendly, mentally sharp, calm, humble and appreciative. He was transparent in his answers to reporters' questions. He said that he was "surprisingly calm" as he played the last 4 holes on the final day in birdie, birdie, birdie, birdie -- a feat that will go down in Masters history as a record,

Schwartzel's tribute to his mentors. During his interview Charl credited his mentors and the golfing greats who gave him advice along the way. Charl is a good student of the game. He listens to sound advice and follows it.

In sum, Charl Schwartzel offers a desireable role-model for golt fitness and a picture-perfect golf swing, He seeks out and follows trusted advice. Perhaps most of all Charl demonstrates a winning attitude and sound mental game.

There are even more tips we can learn from Masters champion, Charl Scwartzel. Work on them to improve your golf game and have more fun.