Mike Granato and Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf breakdown three critical driver adjustments to instantly boost ball speed and distance. They explain how typical setup illusions lead to distance-killing heel strikes and provide actionable cues for creating a positive angle of attack and increasing swing freedom for older golfers.
Soling the driver at address often creates an illusion that leads to heel strikes; hover or setup slightly toward the toe.
Use foot spray to identify your strike pattern, as hitting the 'low heel' is the fastest way to lose distance.
To hit up on the ball, feel like the arms swing past the chest rather than spinning the shoulders open too early.
Limited flexibility can be overcome by allowing more arm lift and 'freeing' the lead arm in the backswing.
Prioritize distance first; straightening out a longer drive is easier than fixing a drive that is both short and crooked.