Someone is probably telling you that you need a bigger backswing. More turn. Get that shaft parallel. Load into the back heel so the hips can rotate farther. It sounds logical. More range of motion should equal more power, right? Wrong. And as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and biomechanics

You already know your body doesn’t move the same way it did in your 20s or 30s. That’s not a secret. But here’s the problem—your brain hasn’t gotten the memo yet. Your mind still wants to make that big, powerful swing. Your body taps out early. And what fills that

Senior golfers often struggle to generate speed and power in their swing. Two key mistakes are extremely common: Bending the elbow too early Wrapping the club around the body Both reduce your swing arc, lowering club head speed and decreasing power. Step 1: Keep Your Elbow Straight The first move

One of the most common problems I see with golfers over the age of 60 is that their glutes aren’t firing during the golf swing. And when the glutes aren’t working, it becomes extremely difficult to generate power. Most golfers try to compensate by swinging harder with their arms. Unfortunately,

One of the biggest secrets to generating power in the golf swing has nothing to do with swinging harder. It has everything to do with how you use the ground. Many golfers believe power comes from the arms, shoulders, or swinging the club faster. But the truth is that the

Most senior golfers lose distance and consistency at the top of the backswing. Not because they aren’t trying hard enough. But because they’re trying to make a bigger backswing instead of a better one. In fact, one of the most common things I see when seniors come to work with