The "WHIP IT TO RIP IT" Move Older Golfers Are Using To Add 40+ Yards

Craig Jones from Face First Golf breaks down how older golfers can add 10 to 40 yards off the tee without swinging harder. By addressing common setup mistakes, adopting a strong-face setup, presetting backswing depth, bumping the hips for upward launch, and practicing the L-to-L release drill, golfers can generate effortless clubhead whip and stop slicing.

• Adopt a stronger closed-face grip (showing 3 knuckles) to allow the clubface to square naturally through impact.
• Drop your trail foot back slightly at setup to preset backswing depth and encourage an inside-out swing path.
• Bump your lead hip toward the target to tilt your spine back, enabling an upward attack angle on the driver.
• Practice the L-to-L whip drill to learn forearm crossover release rather than a weak open-faced flip.
• Aim the driver face slightly left of target at setup before gripping to build confidence in closing the face.

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