The VIRAL Easier "Lazy" Senior Swing: Why Modern Rotation Is Killing Your Game

PGA-certified instructor Giles Gill explains why modern high-rotation golf swings cause issues for senior golfers with limited flexibility. He breaks down the 'Lazy Senior Swing,' featuring a strong finger grip to unlock wrist action, a relaxed posture with trail foot drop, and a 'pull and throw' downswing speed mechanism.

• Move the grip into the fingers of both hands to allow maximum wrist hinge and leverage.
• Adopt a posture with soft upper-back curve and drop the trail foot back slightly to ease backswing turn.
• Focus on a faster, athletic backswing to shift pressure into the trail foot without excessive body sway.
• Utilize a 'pull and throw' downswing motion, swishing the clubhead past impact and allowing a natural re-hinge through the finish.

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