👉 Too Much Lag Is Killing Your Distance — Whip It to Rip It
Craig Jones from Face First Golf debunks the myth of holding lag, explaining that 'lag after impact' actually kills distance. He provides a step-by-step framework to fix your swing by prioritizing clubface control via a stronger grip, correcting the downswing path with a 'skip the rock' feel, and finally unleashing a natural whip through the ball for effortless power.
The correct order for swing improvement is: Fix the Clubface -> Fix the Path -> Develop the Release.
Holding onto lag for too long through impact is a 'hold-off' move that destroys clubhead speed.
A 'closed face grip' (stronger grip) allows the subconscious to trust an inside-out path without fear of an open face.
Use small, slow practice swings to build trust in a new movement pattern before trying to hit it hard.
True power comes from the 'whip' where the toe of the club passes the heel through the impact zone.