PGA-certified advice from James Wiltshire and Liam Robinson explaining why swing tempo is driven by body sequencing rather than simply swinging slower. They debunk the myth of Fred Couples' top-of-backswing pause and demonstrate a light-grip tempo progression drill to disengage upper-body tension for an effortless swing.
Smooth tempo is a product of correct body-led sequencing, not simply trying to swing slower.
Soft grip and forearm pressure (around 2 out of 10) prevents early arm-yanking at the top of the swing.
Fred Couples' famous smooth pause is an optical illusion caused by lower-body weight shift starting while arms finish the backswing.
Practice building swing speed in gears (30%, 70%, 100%) while keeping upper-body tension low and body transition patient.
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