The Easy Way Older Golfers Create Lag Without Ruining Their Swing

Craig Jones from Face First Golf explains why trying to force lag by holding wrist angles causes slow swing speeds and open clubfaces. He teaches how to generate natural lag through soft wrists, a closed-face grip, and the L-to-L drill. This simple approach creates effortless whip, proper face squaring, and maximum distance for both irons and driver.

• Stop trying to manually hold wrist angles on the downswing; forced lag creates tension and leaves the clubface open.
• Use a slightly closed-face (stronger) grip with lead hand 'V' pointing toward the trail shoulder to square the club naturally.
• Keep forearms and wrists loose and oily so the toe of the club naturally whips past the heel through impact.
• Practice the L-to-L drill at 30-40% speed, stepping in to let the ball get in the way of the smooth motion.

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