You Will Hit Driver Straight If You Follow This Golf Legend's Process!
Golf legend Padraig Harrington debunks common swing myths, such as keeping the head still or having a slow backswing. He emphasizes dynamic movement, brisk rhythm, and starting the downswing with lead-side pressure. Through drills like the Gary Player step-through and the Happy Gilmore move, Harrington shows how to gain power and accuracy with the driver.
Avoid staying static; allow your head to float naturally during the swing to prevent back strain and 'jamming up'.
Increase your backswing speed; professional rhythms are often three times faster than amateurs, helping the wrists set correctly.
Do not over-lift the arms in the backswing; once your coil is tight, any further lifting results in a loss of power and accuracy.
Initiate the downswing by pressing the left heel down ('squeezing the ball') while pulling the arms down vertically as hard as possible.
Use dynamic drills like the step-through to ensure your weight finishes entirely on your lead side.