I have dramatically reduced my score this year by shortening my backswing (ala Allan Doyle). I was trying to emulate the pros and, by mistake, realized that a shorter backswing allows me to hit the ball straighter and more consistantly (albeit it doesn't look pretty but neither do I). I am able to hit my 5 wood in the 180-200 range using this approach.

I am constantly bugged about this by my playing partners and have the following questions for the gurus residing within:

1. What am I losing by taking a compact backswing?
2. Why does this facilitate me hitting straighter/more consistant?
3. Any thoughts/comments if I should change this and/or how do I perfect this?

Cheers

Ty