The Forbidden Power Move Old Guys Are Using For 30+ Yards
Craig Jones from Face First Golf debunks the myth that aggressive hip rotation is the primary source of power for older golfers. He introduces the 'whip' move, emphasizing the hands and club release as the true engine for distance. Using drills like the PVC 'Rib Cracker,' Jones shows how to combine steady hip rotation with a powerful slinging motion to fix over-the-top swings and gain 30+ yards.
The hands and the 'whip' of the club release are the primary engine of power, not fast hips.
Aggressive hip rotation often leads to an over-the-top, outside-in club path.
The 'power position' requires the clubhead to be inside the hands during the downswing with the trail heel staying down longer.
Practice a 'slinging' motion: swing out to right field while releasing the toe past the heel.
Aim for 'constant' hip rotation that works in sync with the arms, rather than 'fast' hips.