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: keepContinue Reading»
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 poorContinue Reading»
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 theContinue Reading»
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 thatContinue Reading»
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.Continue Reading»
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—evenContinue Reading»
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.Continue Reading»
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 PhysicalContinue Reading»
If you’re a senior golfer, there’s a very high chance that at impact you look like this: Belt buckle facing the ball Hips and shoulders moving together Hands level with the clubhead No real lag No compression You may think you look like a tour pro at impact. But most senior golfers don’t. And theContinue Reading»
If you’re a senior golfer, here’s something you probably don’t want to hear: The biggest myth in senior golf instruction is that you need to “fix your swing.” For many aging golfers, that mindset is exactly what’s holding you back. You don’t need to swing like a tour pro. You need to swing consistently —Continue Reading»