The REAL Reason Why Amateurs Can't Create Club Head Speed
PGA instructor Jonathan Chown breaks down three technical reasons why amateur golfers struggle to generate club head speed. He demonstrates how an 'old man posture' improves balance over a typical athletic setup, shows how to use resistance bands for backswing width, and teaches a pause-at-the-top drill to optimize transition timing and vertical ground force.
Ditch the 'goalkeeper' athletic setup; leaning too far forward leads to early extension and loss of speed.
Adopt the 'Old Man Posture': relax the upper back and ensure armpits are aligned over the balls of the feet.
Create a wider arc in the backswing by stretching the club away from the body to build momentum.
Avoid rushing the transition; a patient change of direction allows for better loading of the lead side.
Vertical ground force is a massive speed creator—don't waste your energy pulling down early with the arms.