The “Big Backswing” Lie That’s Killing Your Distance (Senior Golfers, Read This)
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 expert, I can tell you […]
Seniors: This “Finish Trick” Fixes Your Slice (And It’s Not What You Think)
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 gap? Your hands. That right […]
Increase Club Head Speed and Power With These 2 Simple Moves for Senior Golfers
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 is simple but critical: keep […]
Add Distance to Your Golf Swing With This Simple Glute Move (Senior Golfers)
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, that usually leads to poor […]
How Senior Golfers Can Generate More Power Using the Ground
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 powerful golfers in the […]
Fix Your Golf Backswing for More Distance (Senior Golfer Guide)
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 me is a swing that […]
How to Make Golf Shots More Consistent (2 Simple At-Home Drills for Senior Golfers)
One of the most overlooked keys to improving consistency in the golf swing has nothing to do with grip, swing plane, or club selection. It comes down to how you finish the swing. Take a look at one of my students, Michael Hines. When Michael first came to see me, consistency was a major issue. […]
How to Create Lag in the Golf Swing (Simple At-Home Drill for Senior Golfers)
Take a look at a slow-motion swing from a 77-year-old golfer right before impact. His right arm is completely straight, the back of his wrist is pointing toward the target and the club is trailing far behind his hands. That’s lag. And that position is one of the biggest reasons he can generate impressive distance—even […]
Stop Blaming “Lifting Your Head” — The Real Reason Senior Golfers Chunk and Top Shots
If anyone has ever told you, “You lifted your head” and that’s why you chunked it or topped it… You need to hear this. Most of the time, lifting your head isn’t the cause. It’s the result of something else going wrong — and if you fix the real issue, your ball striking improves immediately. […]
Senior Golfer Distance Blueprint for 2026: 3 Moves to Gain Yardage Fast
If you’re a senior golfer trying to gain distance in 2026, this is your blueprint. Not a new driver. Not speed sticks. Not trying to copy a 25-year-old tour pro. This is about something that works better for senior bodies: Move better → swing more efficiently → hit it farther. As a Doctor of Physical […]